 In case to make a cat like you, don't stare at them in the eyes. Many cats find this threatening. Try instead to blink slowly or give them sleepy eyes. This communicates affection in cat. Pet them the way they like to be pet. In studies, cats have the most negative response to being touched around their tails. So stick to areas where they have facial glands like the base of their ears, under their chin, or around their cheeks. Above all, don't force it. Cats have been proven to enjoy human interactions more when they initiate it. So it's okay to play hard to get.