This table is not a good place for walking on/for a cat to walk on

[JACEK1]

Hello all members!

Our cat has a habit of jumping onto the table and walking on it from time to time.

I know how to express someone's displeasure at walking on the table. This table is not a good place for walking on = it is not good/right to walk on the table = this table has not been made / is not used for walking on.

Is it right for me to say "This table is not a good place for walking on"?

Suppose we are talking about a cat on the table.

Is it possible for me to say "This table is not a good place for a cat to walk on" meaning "It is inadvisable for a cat to walk on the table".

Thank you.

 

[emsr2d2]

They're all rather formal. How about "Cats shouldn't be allowed on tables". It's not a case of a table not being a good location for the cat. I'm sure the cat is quite happy with it. I imagine it is you who objects to the cat being on the table.

 

[Raymott]

Not only that, but I doubt the cat will take much notice however you express it.

 

[Barb_D]

You may be right about that, Ray. When I say "What are you doing on the table?" to mine, they rarely respond.

 

[MikeNewYork]

If one owns cats one needs to get used to cats being on tables. Otherwise, get an elephant. :lol:

 

[Barb_D]

Once you accept that dog hair or cat hair is simply a condiment to your meals, your life gets easier.

 

[emsr2d2]

If one owns cats one needs to get used to cats being on tables. Otherwise, get an elephant. :lol:

Is it OK for cats to walk on elephants?

 

[MikeNewYork]

With the elephant's permission, it is fine. My cats often walked on my Labrador Retriever. ;-)