Cats Like, People who don't like cats !

Why oh why are cats attracted to those people who are, at best, indifferent to their feline charms.
We have a particular friend, a lovely chap, who just cannot warm to cats ( I try not to hold this against him !). When ever he pays us a visit he invariably draws the attention of our cat Sophie, like a magnet. Now, Sophie has always been rather an aloof cat, even with us. However, as soon has our friend enters the room, Sophie will make a bee-line for him. Poor man, his very best attempts to ignore her advances are met with flagrant flirting. And she will not rest until she has negotiated a way on to his lap, much to his obvious unease (and my amusement).
What is going on here ?

There is quite a simple explanation for this, and one we could all learn from.
People who like cats will often try to stroke or pick them up, even if the cat doesn't want them to!
On the other hand those not fond of cats will try not to encourage them, and will ignore them.
This is seen as non threatening behaviour by the cat and they approach these people on their terms. In cat language they are sending out friendly signals.
So, if you want to get close to a cat ignore them.

Of course i am not going to let my friend in on this secret, it will spoil the fun !

Jenny.