Silence is Golden
Constant "meowing" is beneath a cat's dignity. She's learned that she's taken more seriously if she saves her precious "meows" for when she really needs to get your attention, such as when she's hungry or wishes to go outside. Fido is a hysteric who barks at pretty much everything -- the mailman, children walking past your house on their way to school, a police siren, a harmless butterfly, other dogs and pedestrians, causing distress to both your family and the neighbors. Your cat will always respect your need for quiet to practice the violin, write the great American novel or meditate on world peace.