Really? I use the 'elusive' trick. Be intangible, effervescent, and dance around them while tossing rose petals at them
Distract them with tricks and silly fireworks, then disappear, or sing them a lullaby so they snooze all over you.
Let them underestimate me and consider me cute and innocent (usually I don't mind, though I have my moments where I just get tired of it). It gives me the element of surprise if need be, not to mention make most lose their lust for conflict.
I only take my claws out of my velvet gloves when cornered and I usually make very sure I'm not cornered. The only ones who get to do that are close friends and family..and they are elaborately briefed on the risk of claws.