Not too bad. I scratch his back pretty hard sometimes, but not like other cats I’ve lived with that would go paw to palm with me on occasion.
Hey, I like this guy. We found him under an old dishwasher when Susan and I moved into this house. I’m not sure if we adopted him or he us. Just have to keep an eye on him when he is in a mood.
May have been the case that his previous owners were rough and take certain social cues (and you’re unaware). Not your fault at all.
I find it strange that he wouldn’t take a bop on the nose. That’s usually a good indicator to them who’s boss and they take heed. Have you tried a spray bottle of water? It sounds to me that he may have been previously abused. We’ve had a couple of those at our home.