I find most cats are quite frightened by gloves and anything thin enough to be less threatening is like no protection at sll-:with gloves you really have to rub your scent over quite well- still,imo they are do not get the animal used to the hand,like using a brush or some type of extension for those fearful of getting scratched- seems it doesn't make the transition to a person's touch any easier but I've never worn gloves in my life except for birds so I can only comment on what I've seen others try to doI think I'm worried cause he has hurt me badly to a point I needed stitches. It was quite traumatic, and now I'm hesitant to pet him when he's standing up or out of the box. I never had the problem when he was an outdoor cat so it's definitely cause of that experience. I've purchased a pair of animal handling gloves so maybe that would help me build up my courage as well.
You don't have to be in a hurry to pet him-you can wait until you see he is ready & willing and you have more confidence - take your time,brushing against your legs is a good start and graze as the opportunity arises--- it's still very early on and you shouldn't keep comparing his outside behavior to inside,it has nothing to do with inside or outside and everything to do with the self assuredness and comfortability of a cat familiar with an established territory
Yes,here I go again- environment & surroundings take president over relationships