let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakAskgentlequestionsGentlenodding.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Listen tounderstandBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsCalmfacialexpressionFace yourbodytowards theperson.Helps yoube morepresent.Don'tinterruptAllowforpausesHelps if youput awaydistractions.Helps youunderstandothers.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Can reducemisunderstandingsBecurious,notjudgmentalShowsthat youarelistening.Showsyou arepayingattentionRespondthoughtfullyCan helpcalmtensesituationsRepeatback whatyouheard.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Makeeyecontact.Don't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakAskgentlequestionsGentlenodding.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Listen tounderstandBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsCalmfacialexpressionFace yourbodytowards theperson.Helps yoube morepresent.Don'tinterruptAllowforpausesHelps if youput awaydistractions.Helps youunderstandothers.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Can reducemisunderstandingsBecurious,notjudgmentalShowsthat youarelistening.Showsyou arepayingattentionRespondthoughtfullyCan helpcalmtensesituationsRepeatback whatyouheard.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Makeeyecontact.Don't jumpin withadviceright away

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