The reason why cats will kick you away if you put your face towards them is because cat owners who bring their faces close to them are more likely to get scratched by cats with bad tempers, as the cat may mistakenly think you are threatening or biting it.
To get close to a cat, you should first test its attitude by reaching out your hand at a certain distance to entice it. If the cat is willing to come over and sniff your hand, it means it accepts your approach.
