respect the trust your mentee places in you
respect the trust your mentee places in you
- respond in ways showing you understand the mentee's side of things
- reassure your mentee that you will be there for him or her
- give advice sparingly
- any advice should be focused on identifying solutions
- any conveyance of concern or displeasure should be brought forth in a way that also expresses reassurance and acceptance
- sound like a friend, not like a parent