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Newsweek
13-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tears at What 'Non-Affectionate' Cat Does Day Before Owner's Trip
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An owner preparing for an upcoming vacation couldn't believe how her "non-affectionate" cat finally slept next to her in bed. Pet parent Violet, who is known on TikTok as @violettgracee_, shared in a July 20 video that her cat is not one to often show his love. He appreciates being rescued by his owner, after his previous parents left him on the street as a kitten, but he's leaned into the independent stereotype of cats. He likes to keep his affection and cuddles to a minimum. But he became worried once he saw his owner packing. He thought he might be left behind again. Hoping to avoid the abandonment, he turned on the charm, bringing Violet to tears. The TikTok clip shows him in his owner's bed, a rare occurrence. He stayed closest to the wall, keeping space between them. In Violet's eyes, that was a step toward affection, and she happily shared the bed as she'd be gone for a week-long vacation. Screenshots from a July 27 TikTok video of a "non-affectionate" cat sleeping in the owner's bed as he knew she would be leaving for an upcoming trip. Screenshots from a July 27 TikTok video of a "non-affectionate" cat sleeping in the owner's bed as he knew she would be leaving for an upcoming trip. @violettgracee_/TikTok Newsweek reached out to @violettgracee_ via email for comment. Violet carefully reached her arm over and gently petted him. She didn't want to scare him or ruin the scarce moment her cat shows affection. To some viewers, it appeared he did not look comfortable, but she assured them in the caption that her cat likes to sleep that way with his head in the gap between the bed and the wall. How Cats Show Affection While a dog's way of showing their love to humans is more in your face—licking, tail wagging, cuddling—cat owners have to look a bit more closely for signs, as felines tend to be more subtle. These signs include headbutting, kneading, purring and chirping. Cats might nip at you, known as love bites, to express their affection, share their emotion and bond. Oftentimes, the bites are followed by licks. A cat's tail position can also give people an idea of how a cat feels. If you spot the tail up and curled, it means they feel secure, confident or relaxed. If a cat feels truly comfortable with a human, they'll expose their bellies. They trust you will not hurt them in that vulnerable position. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Woman Gets Laid Off, Can't Cope With Google's Suggested Email Reply
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman who was recently laid off has left internet users in hysterics with the automated response that Google suggested she could send. On May 5, Julia Galek from Chicago, Illinois, was laid off from one of her part-time social media management roles. She told Newsweek that she was informed of the decision in an email which detailed the "budget constraints" the company was facing. "I felt disappointed but not shocked as I've seen so many people be laid off recently," Galek, 25, said. She opened the correspondence in Gmail and was stunned to see one of the Smart Reply options that was particularly unexpected. The other suggestions included "thank you for letting me know" and "no problem." However, the first option was simply "ugh." Julia Galek shocked by what Google suggested as a response to being laid off. Julia Galek shocked by what Google suggested as a response to being laid off. @itsjuliagalek / TikTok Newsweek has contacted Google via email for comment. After her layoff, Galek found this amusing and was "definitely tempted" to go with that response. "I thought it was funny because I was expecting to see the other suggestions, but not ugh," Galek said. "It was exactly what I was thinking, and I wish I could've sent that, but I chose to stay professional instead." She continued: "It was a small company, and the person who sent me the email was not the one who made the decision to lay me off. So, I decided to stay professional and grateful for the opportunity." Gmail's Smart Reply allows users to construct emails by offering up to three potential responses. Google explains that it's an AI-powered tool that uses the context of an email (or the chain as a whole) to help formulate a response. While Galek did not use the Smart Reply on this occasion, she has made use of them in the past. She finds them particularly useful when she needs inspiration starting a new email. "I don't generally depend on those suggestions, but it does make it easier to finish a thought quickly with the autofill option," Galek said. After seeing hilarious retort that Google suggested, Galek couldn't resist sharing it on TikTok (@itsjuliagalek). The clip went viral in just a matter of days with more than 358,800 views and over 46,900 likes at the time of writing. The online reaction is beyond anything Galek anticipated, and she was surprised by how many people urged her to respond with "ugh." Galek told Newsweek: "I thought it was hilarious that I got that suggestion to something as devastating as being laid off. Some people said they've been recently laid off and they wish Google had suggested that response. I can tell there are many people struggling with unexpected lay-offs and the frustration that comes with it. "It's important for people to know that they're not alone if they're dealing with layoffs or can't find a job. However, I believe there are countless opportunities waiting for everyone and I always say that rejection is just redirection." The social media manager prefers to hold a few part-time jobs at various companies and continues to freelance. With over 300 comments on the TikTok video so far, many internet users lauded the automated response suggestion. One comment reads: "Finally, the auto-generated response comes in handy." Another person wrote: "Valid response honestly." Another TikTok user added: "That's the most perfect response! I was laid off last Friday. I wish I would've thought to reply with ugh." Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
