NationStates Jolt Archive


When you first meet someone's pet...

Urukku
20-12-2004, 23:27
Do you automatically assume an animal to be male, female, or do you ask/wait to be told, try to guess by the name, or do you look for the "appropriate" genitalia?

As weird as it sounds, I try to judge by genitalia... at least with dogs... I mean it's pretty obvious if it's... y'know, a dude-dog.
Alinania
20-12-2004, 23:28
I really... I just... I .... don't care!
Legless Pirates
20-12-2004, 23:29
All animals are male to me
Right thinking whites
20-12-2004, 23:29
a poll would be nice
Keruvalia
20-12-2004, 23:29
I do the same thing as when I meet someone's spouse ... I check the groin area and if that's ambiguous, I feel for boobies.
Chicken pi
20-12-2004, 23:33
Generally I guess by the name.
Urukku
20-12-2004, 23:35
a poll would be nice

Yeah... I meant to do that... I keep forgetting about clicking the check-box.
Roach Cliffs
20-12-2004, 23:39
I usually try to think which wine would go better if the pet were sauteed in a nice garlic/mushroom/sherry/butter sauce.
Urukku
20-12-2004, 23:47
OK, now there's a poll.
Alomogordo
21-12-2004, 00:01
what a bizarre thread... :confused:
Lzrd
21-12-2004, 00:04
With dogs, the smell is usually a good giveaway. Male dogs *stink* generally. Exceptions exist.

If that fails, I'd go by the name.
Urukku
21-12-2004, 00:09
what a bizarre thread...

I consider it "Alternative Entertainment."
Antogonist
21-12-2004, 00:11
I flip it over and look for a ...speacial part.
Lascivious Maximus
21-12-2004, 00:19
If its a dog, the polite thing to do (in dog terms) is to get down on the floor and smell its butt - im not sure why, but this seems to be proper form as introduction when it comes to dogs. Perhaps thats how you tell?

I wonder if it works for people too?

*sniff*

oh! Jim! I remember you from the staff christmas party!! How are you? How are the wife and kids? :p
Pennterra
21-12-2004, 00:24
Well, if you know the name, it's usually easy to tell; for example, a cat named Mr. Flufikins is male (and unfortunate). However, if I don't know the name, I either ask or wait until I'm told. Otherwise I'd just embarrass myself.