To be a good host, you must tackle your friend and sniff her aggressively immediately upon her arrival. Anything less makes you seem cold and standoffish.
Sometimes, one of your best friends may want to talk to you about something that’s important to them but boring to you, like water quality or bubble nests or the proper positioning of leaf hammocks.
Sometimes, your best Meowie friend may something hurtful like “I need my space” or “Get out of my face, Woofie.” Don’t listen to her and, above all, don’t take her words personally.