Other cat behaviors, making biscuits or kneading dough. This signal is different than a cat sharpening its claws on a scratching post. They usually softly use their paws in a meeting motion on a surface to show contentedness or happiness. This can be accompanied by closed eyes, slow blinking and purring, head butting, cats will often rub their cheeks or faces on your hand or a surface when they are particularly happy. This is a way of sensing the surface and showing affection.