Don't jumpin withadviceright awayMakeeyecontact.AskgentlequestionsCan reducemisunderstandingsBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsFace yourbodytowards theperson.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakDon'tinterruptCalmfacialexpressionCan helpcalmtensesituationsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.RespondthoughtfullyAllowforpausesShowsthat youarelistening.Helps yoube morepresent.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps youunderstandothers.Helps if youput awaydistractions.Showsyou arepayingattentionGentlenodding.Becurious,notjudgmentalListen tounderstandMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Repeatback whatyouheard.Don't jumpin withadviceright awayMakeeyecontact.AskgentlequestionsCan reducemisunderstandingsBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsFace yourbodytowards theperson.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakDon'tinterruptCalmfacialexpressionCan helpcalmtensesituationsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.RespondthoughtfullyAllowforpausesShowsthat youarelistening.Helps yoube morepresent.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps youunderstandothers.Helps if youput awaydistractions.Showsyou arepayingattentionGentlenodding.Becurious,notjudgmentalListen tounderstandMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Repeatback whatyouheard.

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