I know right. I have changed my sofa from leather to a more sturdy one that can withstand her claws. She finds it hard to claw nowadays so she has given up.
There was a time I placed the phone on her ear since that is what she wants by coming around. I find it cute sometimes, but other times it’s just disturbing.
The first few times will be tough really. But the moment they know that you are coming to them with good intentions then you will get the opportunity to feed them well.