[ just as he knows people who rarely smile, he also knows how to fill in the silence, how to chat in a friendly way, how to put others at ease. it's no trouble using those skills, now. ]

Hey, that's fine. I'll show you how to do it, yeah?

[ and in case she's still uncertain... ] At least come with me? I can start, and you can try if you want. If you don't, that's also fine.