The only real problem with cats is their cycle. Since they usually sleep during the hours that people are up and about, most would jump to the conclusion that they are lazy. They are not. it is just their time to sleep.
I have never had a problem with cats. They have been social, active and respectful towards me. But that goes for all animals for some odd reason.
A few months back, I walked into a flock of geese by accident and all they did was hiss a little. Someone else does that and they need to find some new fingers.