AskgentlequestionsBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipslet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakRepeatback whatyouheard.Don'tinterruptHelps yoube morepresent.AllowforpausesMakeeyecontact.Can reducemisunderstandingsShowsyou arepayingattentionRespondthoughtfullyCan helpcalmtensesituationsFace yourbodytowards theperson.Showsthat youarelistening.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Don't jumpin withadviceright awayGentlenodding.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Becurious,notjudgmentalListen tounderstandHelps if youput awaydistractions.Helps youunderstandothers.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.CalmfacialexpressionAskgentlequestionsBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipslet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakRepeatback whatyouheard.Don'tinterruptHelps yoube morepresent.AllowforpausesMakeeyecontact.Can reducemisunderstandingsShowsyou arepayingattentionRespondthoughtfullyCan helpcalmtensesituationsFace yourbodytowards theperson.Showsthat youarelistening.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Don't jumpin withadviceright awayGentlenodding.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Becurious,notjudgmentalListen tounderstandHelps if youput awaydistractions.Helps youunderstandothers.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Calmfacialexpression

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.


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