If you are trying your best to win over your friends' or acquaintances' cats, try doing the opposite and feign indifference.
According to Thomas McNamee, author of the book "The Inner World of Cats," the strategy works well, since in most cases cats approach the only person in the room who doesn't want to pet them.
Conversely, behavior such as cooing and attempts to get the animal to sit on your lap has the opposite effect.
Your goal is to make your cat see you as an ally, not a threat. The following tips will help you do this.
Don't look the cat in the eye
Likewise, you shouldn't run to him as soon as you get into the house. Wait until the strange pet decides to approach you, and until then, look at the floor.
Don't rise above the purr
Lower your shoulders, place your hands on your knees or even sit on the floor, and so that the cat understands that you are not an enemy, ask its owner to sit next to you.
Don't make noise
Keep quiet. Speak calmly and keep loud children and dogs at a distance.
Don't make any sudden movements
When your cat gets used to you, hold out your index finger to her, lowering your hand down and slightly sticking it forward. This gesture will make it look like a cat's nose, and your pet will definitely touch it with its muzzle to get acquainted.
Take your time
Wait until the cat begins to feel confident in your company. After some time, it will probably come up to you or rub against your legs.
At such moments, you should not touch her sides and the top of her head. Stroke the animal on the cheeks or behind the ears.
And remember: if a cat rubs against your legs, it doesn't mean she's ready to be petted. If you rush, you might lose her trust.
