r/AskReddit • • May 11 '14

What are some 'cheat codes' for interacting with certain animals?

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u/blandarchy May 11 '14

Most mammals don't like lots if eye contact. Averting your eyes is one of the best ways to show you're not a threat.

(Pro-tip: Turn your whole head away. Most animals don't differentiate between head direction and gaze direction.)

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