Ani314, what I should suggested since he mentioned to you, he learned sign language 2 years. Secondly, you said you seen he has a scar next to his ear. I don't know if this imply as late deafness and it can be tramatic for him to change his life. It take a while for him to adjusted, like seeing someone approach to him and talking (in trying to sign to him) and he got uncomfortable. That is one possibility. So, what I would say the best method to say "you learned sign language 2 years? I'm planning to take a sign language course and I want to learn more. It would be great if we can learned together if you are comfortable with it??" As an example.... so, you'll know that it doesn't matter if he's gay or he's taken or whatever but it will give you chance to meet up again and learn sign language. Just keep on trying to talk to him and be aware of his intent.
