Gentlenodding.Showsthat youarelistening.Respondthoughtfullylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakAskgentlequestionsShowsyou arepayingattentionRepeatback whatyouheard.Can reducemisunderstandingsMakeeyecontact.Helps if youput awaydistractions.Don't jumpin withadviceright awayAllowforpausesDon'tinterruptHelps youunderstandothers.CalmfacialexpressionHelps yoube morepresent.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Becurious,notjudgmentalMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Listen tounderstandNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Can helpcalmtensesituationsGentlenodding.Showsthat youarelistening.Respondthoughtfullylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakAskgentlequestionsShowsyou arepayingattentionRepeatback whatyouheard.Can reducemisunderstandingsMakeeyecontact.Helps if youput awaydistractions.Don't jumpin withadviceright awayAllowforpausesDon'tinterruptHelps youunderstandothers.CalmfacialexpressionHelps yoube morepresent.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Becurious,notjudgmentalMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Listen tounderstandNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.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. Gentle nodding.
  2. Shows that you are listening.
  3. Respond thoughtfully
  4. let the other person finish speaking before you speak
  5. Ask gentle questions
  6. Shows you are paying attention
  7. Repeat back what you heard.
  8. Can reduce misunderstandings
  9. Make eye contact.
  10. Helps if you put away distractions.
  11. Don't jump in with advice right away
  12. Allow for pauses
  13. Don't interrupt
  14. Helps you understand others.
  15. Calm facial expression
  16. Helps you be more present.
  17. Builds trust and stronger relationships
  18. Speak in a calm, respectful tone.
  19. Face your body towards the person.
  20. Be curious, not judgmental
  21. Makes people feel safe and respected.
  22. Listen to understand
  23. Notice feelings as well as facts.
  24. Can help calm tense situations