He was very shy and did not want to see us.
Did you try to see him anyway?
Yes, we insisted that he meet with us.
You should have respected his desire not to see you. Next time don't force yourself on people.
He most likely didn't want to see us because he is a truck driver and he was ashamed. That is why we forced ourselves on him.
It doesn't matter what reasons he had not to want to see you, you should have respected them and not pushed. It will make him not want to see you again.