Showsthat youarelistening.Can reducemisunderstandingsGentlenodding.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.RespondthoughtfullySpeak ina calm,respectfultone.Don'tinterruptBecurious,notjudgmentalShowsyou arepayingattentionDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakListen tounderstandRepeatback whatyouheard.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps if youput awaydistractions.CalmfacialexpressionHelps yoube morepresent.Face yourbodytowards theperson.AskgentlequestionsAllowforpausesHelps youunderstandothers.Makeeyecontact.Can helpcalmtensesituationsShowsthat youarelistening.Can reducemisunderstandingsGentlenodding.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.RespondthoughtfullySpeak ina calm,respectfultone.Don'tinterruptBecurious,notjudgmentalShowsyou arepayingattentionDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakListen tounderstandRepeatback whatyouheard.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps if youput awaydistractions.CalmfacialexpressionHelps yoube morepresent.Face yourbodytowards theperson.AskgentlequestionsAllowforpausesHelps youunderstandothers.Makeeyecontact.Can helpcalmtensesituations

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