Say you really want to play with the tiger

From Thread 1

"Why sure...of course i can. I have a cat at home, who is just like this! only smaller of course," You laugh out loud. The man looks at you and frowns, while shaking his head. "I dont know..." he begins. "A tiger is very different from your average housecat."

Beg him to let you

Say you can handle it for sure. You are used to all sorts of animals, not just housecats...even if that is a lie.

Tell him you just got hired here and are starting work in three days, so you are well trained

Forget it, and accept hes right.