I slow
way down. I have different, more conservative standards for flight.

Agreed. I find that helping the pax locate familiar spots on the ground where
they've been is a marvelous way to get them to forget about being in a little
bitty plane and grasp the big picture. I'll take plenty of time to circle the
park or hiking trail while they pick out landmarks from the air (and I'm being
verrrry careful to fly a nice smooth well-coordinated 60-degree Steep Turn
around it that they never notice). Letting them navigate by finding stuff on
the chart is good too, as is having them tune in an NDB (or local radio
station) also helps give a nonflyer the feel for how you can use the gadgets to
make yourself comfortable.

Many more good trips to you!