3. You give him a compassionate smile when you listen to him vent.
“She nods and smiles when I complain about work. I can’t do without her,” explains a man in his 20s. When he’s feeling down or bothered by something, your tender smile has a soothing effect and works miracles. If you notice that you become too serious-looking when you listen to him, try to soften your expression—he’ll find it easier to share what he has to say.