What action during a pre-lift ritual signals a 'green light' for possible, short-term lifting?

Answer

The cat actively leaning into the offered hand or rubbing its head against the arm.

Active engagement, such as leaning into the offered hand for interaction, serves as a positive, non-verbal confirmation that lifting might be temporarily acceptable.

What action during a pre-lift ritual signals a 'green light' for possible, short-term lifting?
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