give your mentee voice and choice in deciding on activities
give your mentee voice and choice in deciding on activities
- builds the friendship; demonstrates that you value the mentee
- helps mentee develop decision-making and negotiation skills
- not always easy; mentee's may be reserved or not want to seem rude
- consider giving a range of choices concerning possible activities
- create an idea file together
- always listen
- emphasize to your mentee that his or her enjoyment is important to you
- cost of activities can be a factor, feel comfortable to negotiate and set clear limits on monetary spending