Your coworker made a huge mistake. You should NEVER just rush up to a cat and pick it up. The cat will interpret this as an attack, and will defend itself accordingly.
It's always better to introduce yourself to the cat slowly. Offer the cat the back of your hand. This seems to be...
Some cats acclamate themselves more quickly than others. It all depends on whether or not they've been around people. This seems like a friendly cat that is quite content with being around people. If they're not used to being around people, they tend to take a little longer to acclamate...
