Vanessa Van Edwards contrasts dog energy (open, enthusiastic, assuming good intentions) with cat energy (cool, reserved, waiting to be liked). She argues that approaching conversations with dog-like optimism and goodwill improves how people connect.
Dogs, you know, most dogs, not all, but most dogs are really excited to see you. They assume the best, right? Like they are like, do you have a treat for me? Do you have a pet for me? I think dog energy, like that assumption of good, that assumption of there could be a nice treat or pet waiting for you in this conversation, I think is the first thing that bringing that energy and that perspective as opposed to, you know, cat energy. And I love a cat, but you know, cat energy of like, I'm gonna play it cool. I'm gonna wait until they like me first. I'm gonna be mysterious.
