Why dogs wag their tails

Why do dogs wag their tails?

Most people believe if a dog’s tail is swishing back and forth, they’re happy. That’s not always the case.

Sometimes, they do it as a warning. Sometimes, to show who is dominant, or to even ask for food.

Think of a dog’s tail wagging like your smile. It’s a means of communication.

It works remarkably well when dogs communicate to other dogs. But something gets lost when they communicate to humans.

Like a chicken talking to a duck, we miss the signals because we don’t understand.

The same goes for emails, texts, and social media posts. It’s easy to misinterpret how frustrated, sarcastic, or serious someone is, because there’s no established signals.

Face to face, you can read the person’s smile, eyes, and tone of voice. Text is much more difficult.

How can you tell if you’ve misinterpreted your friend’s or coworker’s written communication?

What would your life look like if intentions were communicated clearly, especially when the stakes are high?

Thanks for caring!

With gratitude,

Anwell Tsai