(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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Ask questions to clarify certain points.
Encourage the speaker to continue with small verbal "comments like yes, and "uh huh.
Gentle nod
Avoid being distracted by environmental factors
Defer judgment.
Respond appropriately.
"Is this what you mean?"
Look at
Look at the speaker directly.
Put aside distracting thoughts.
Smile and use other facial expressions.
Don't mentally prepare a rebuttal!
tone
Show that you're listening.
Body language
paraphrasing. "What I'm hearing is... ,"
"What do you mean when you say... ."
Eye Contact
Allow the speaker to finish each point before asking questions.
"Listen" to the speaker's body language
Look up
Active listening is designed to encourage respect and understanding.
Make sure that your posture is open and interested.
