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Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / Re: Why are cats more affectionate in the morning than any other time?

« on: 18/07/2023 13:55:19 »

In my experience, cats can be quite affectionate in the morning because they may associate it with feeding time. Even if cat owners keep food available all day, cats may still have an instinctual connection between morning and being fed. When I've taken care of someone's cat while they were away, I noticed the cat would show me a lot of attention and excitement in the morning, possibly expecting to be fed. It's always nice to receive that warm welcome from a furry friend!

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General Science / Re: 'Everyone Has An Accent But Me'...

« on: 18/07/2023 13:53:24 »

"ethnocentrism" and "culturocentrism" can both be used to describe the belief that one's own culture or group is superior or central. It might relate to thinking that only others have accents while considering your own way of speaking as the norm.

Now, as for why we perceive others to have accents but not ourselves, it could be because we're most familiar with our own way of speaking. Our brains are wired to process and recognize the speech patterns of our native language and culture. So, what sounds "normal" or "accentless" to us is actually influenced by our linguistic and cultural background.