Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Listen tounderstandFace yourbodytowards theperson.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakAllowforpausesRespondthoughtfullyCan reducemisunderstandingsGentlenodding.Don't jumpin withadviceright awayAskgentlequestionsBecurious,notjudgmentalShowsthat youarelistening.Makeeyecontact.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Showsyou arepayingattentionHelps if youput awaydistractions.Don'tinterruptCan helpcalmtensesituationsCalmfacialexpressionNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps yoube morepresent.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsRepeatback whatyouheard.Helps youunderstandothers.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Listen tounderstandFace yourbodytowards theperson.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakAllowforpausesRespondthoughtfullyCan reducemisunderstandingsGentlenodding.Don't jumpin withadviceright awayAskgentlequestionsBecurious,notjudgmentalShowsthat youarelistening.Makeeyecontact.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Showsyou arepayingattentionHelps if youput awaydistractions.Don'tinterruptCan helpcalmtensesituationsCalmfacialexpressionNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps yoube morepresent.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsRepeatback whatyouheard.Helps youunderstandothers.

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