Got it. This helps so much. I didn't want to stare creepily and looking away felt weird. Also, this was new for me so I didn't know how to act most of the time. All I could do was be patient. So I have that figured out now. The patting was to ease his anxiety but I won't make unnecessary gestures anymore now. But is there anything I can do to ease his anxiety in that moment? Sometimes he stutters at every second word which makes me think he's nervous. Am I thinking correctly or not? Thank you so much for helping out. This is really useful.