(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Pay attention.
Defer judgment.
Eye Contact
Don't interrupt with counter arguments.
"Is this what you mean?"
Encourage the speaker to continue with small verbal "comments like yes, and "uh huh.
Smile and use other facial expressions.
Make sure that your posture is open and interested.
"Listen" to the speaker's body language
Respond appropriately.
Don't mentally prepare a rebuttal!
Nod occasionally.
tone
Look at
Look up
Look at the speaker directly.
Avoid being distracted by environmental factors
"Sounds like you are saying... ,"
Put aside distracting thoughts.
paraphrasing. "What I'm hearing is... ,"
Provide feedback.
Ask questions to clarify certain points.
Show that you're listening.
Avoid side conversations.
Allow the speaker to finish each point before asking questions.
Body language
"What do you mean when you say... ."
Active listening is designed to encourage respect and understanding.
