Different responses to the statement, “Guess what ? We bought a cat”

Different responses to the statement, “Guess what ? We bought a cat”

 

My fellow country man from India: “Why? Do you have rats in your house ?”

My colleague at work: “Hey. That’s great. What kind is it? Where did you get it?”

My fellow country woman(FCW) from Canada: “Why?”

Another FCW: “Why? You could have got a dog instead. Cats are not faithful”

Another FCM: “Why? Instead you could have had a child. Animals are not same as having children.”

Another Canadian: “Now you are a full Canadian”.

My sister: “That’s great! Is it a male or a female? What will you name it? Send me it’s photo”.

Another relative: “Don’t you have anything better to do?”

Another relative:” Don’t you have enough work? Why you want to get more trouble and work?”

Another relative: “How will you manage?”

Another FCW: “That’s great! I too have a cat.”

Another FCM: “Won’t it bite and scratch? How will you manage it when you travel?”

My dad:"Very good. You should have some pet at home."