9 Ways to Be Catty.(Brief Article)

Those feisty felines know exactly how to get everything they want in life. Pounce on these pointers to put your wild side to work.

* The coy grin, the slinky walk, the impeccably groomed appearance...feline fatales are inarguably a force to be reckoned with. Case in point: Josie and the Pussycats, taking their long tails from Saturday cartoonland to the big screen this month. Those crime-fighting crooners not only keep their heads no matter how heated the situation but also manage to emit rock-star coolness at the same time. And of course, there's Catwoman--so crafty, she can capture (and captivate) her prey without knocking a whisker out of place. Face it, there's a ton we can learn from our furry friends. For starters, here are nine reasons to take their sex-kitten cues:

* They know when to bare their claws. Rub Fluffy the wrong way and you risk blood loss. Letting people see your wicked side will make them work to keep from getting scratched...especially when they know how sweet you can be when you withdraw your talons.

* They never do anything on command. If you ask your pussycat to play fetch, she'll defiantly strut away. That doesn't mean you should hiss at your boss's demands, but stop short of rearranging your life for her every request and she'll respect you for it.

* They can't stand cheaters. You played with your neighbor's Persian, and now your own kitty's cold-shouldering you. If you sense your sweetie's feeding you a litter of lies, keep your whiskers perked, and prepare to send him packing.

* They shroud themselves in secrecy. One mysterious meow can give an ordinary alley cat ...