Emily has got me trained to put a big cushion on the arm of the chair, she
doesn't like to sit on my lap, but feels a big comfy cushion from which she
can view the world (and take a swipe at Mojo as he goes by) is an acceptable
site for her regal arse.

Indeed! Two of my four kitties like to ride on my shoulder, especially
when I first step out of the shower and drape a towel over my shoulder.
Recently baby Tabitha has decided that there's no need to wait until
shower time, nor is there a need to wait until I have a towel over myu
shoulders or clothing on - if I'm standing still near the bed or a piece
of furniture she can jump to, then it must be shouldering time.

I'll walk through the house hunched over just a little so she can keep
her balance more easily, make sure to turn corners wide so that I don't
scrape her fluffy little kittyself off my shoulders, and if I've got to
work on the computer I'll make sure to sit just enough forward that she
can keep her balance.

Yes, I'd say they've got us pretty well trained!