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