Aim to laugh as much as you can — in a genuine manner, of course. (inc.com)
Come forward with all you have in a genuine manner, sharing the good, bad, and the ugly. (eharmony.com)
If you feel that a student is unsure or unwilling to speak, saying in a genuine manner that it is alright to take time to think, and that you are impressed by the fact that they are considering what to say, will often start a useful conversation. (teachermagazine.com.au)