Part of why cats like you is probably because you don't like them and seek them out. Most cats are wary of people directly trying to approach them without invitation or greeting. In general cats will find the person ignoring them the least threatening and most approachable.

It never fails that cats tend to flock toward the person that is allergic to them, because that person is typically entirely disinterested in them lol. Not being interested in the cats is likely why you make friends with them so quickly!

[–] dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I like to slow blink at them to show them I’m a friend and it usually helps them approach me.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Slow blink and feign disinterest.

Play hard to get.

Drives cats bonkers.

[–] Tropper@lemm.ee 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Feigning disinterest wouldn't work on my cat. He demands attention, and will take it personally if you ignore him. If you're new and don't give him attention, he will not stop staring at you, and you will randomly get a swat on the head if you continue.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Attention h00min! I am cat. Commence adoration!