NationStates Jolt Archive

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.

I really... I just... I .... don't care!

All animals are male to me

a poll would be nice

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.

Generally I guess by the name.

a poll would be nice

Yeah... I meant to do that... I keep forgetting about clicking the check-box.

I usually try to think which wine would go better if the pet were sauteed in a nice garlic/mushroom/sherry/butter sauce.

OK, now there's a poll.

what a bizarre thread... :confused:

With dogs, the smell is usually a good giveaway. Male dogs *stink* generally. Exceptions exist.

If that fails, I'd go by the name.

what a bizarre thread...

I consider it "Alternative Entertainment."

I flip it over and look for a ...speacial part.

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

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.