Let's face it guys, You cannot make every sport pilot a pattern flyer wannabe. If they want to fly and compete in pattern, they will find a way. An enthusiastic pattern student is hard to find. I feel it is mostly because of the discipline required and lack of instant gratification. This is true of most activities, "If I cannot do this immediately, I am going to quit trying." All we can do is be encouraging and as helpful as we can. I seldom get asked anymore what I am doing when I practice now, but if they do ask I immediately concentrate on being as informative as I can to try and recruit the person asking. My two cents worth.

Sheldon