Gentlenodding.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.AskgentlequestionsDon'tinterruptHelps yoube morepresent.Makeeyecontact.Repeatback whatyouheard.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.RespondthoughtfullyBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsBecurious,notjudgmentalHelps youunderstandothers.Showsyou arepayingattentionListen tounderstandCan reducemisunderstandingsCalmfacialexpressionDon't jumpin withadviceright awayShowsthat youarelistening.AllowforpausesCan helpcalmtensesituationsHelps if youput awaydistractions.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakGentlenodding.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.AskgentlequestionsDon'tinterruptHelps yoube morepresent.Makeeyecontact.Repeatback whatyouheard.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.RespondthoughtfullyBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsBecurious,notjudgmentalHelps youunderstandothers.Showsyou arepayingattentionListen tounderstandCan reducemisunderstandingsCalmfacialexpressionDon't jumpin withadviceright awayShowsthat youarelistening.AllowforpausesCan helpcalmtensesituationsHelps if youput awaydistractions.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeak

Active Listening Bingo - Call List

(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.


1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
  1. Gentle nodding.
  2. Speak in a calm, respectful tone.
  3. Ask gentle questions
  4. Don't interrupt
  5. Helps you be more present.
  6. Make eye contact.
  7. Repeat back what you heard.
  8. Face your body towards the person.
  9. Notice feelings as well as facts.
  10. Makes people feel safe and respected.
  11. Respond thoughtfully
  12. Builds trust and stronger relationships
  13. Be curious, not judgmental
  14. Helps you understand others.
  15. Shows you are paying attention
  16. Listen to understand
  17. Can reduce misunderstandings
  18. Calm facial expression
  19. Don't jump in with advice right away
  20. Shows that you are listening.
  21. Allow for pauses
  22. Can help calm tense situations
  23. Helps if you put away distractions.
  24. let the other person finish speaking before you speak