AllowforpausesHelps yoube morepresent.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.CalmfacialexpressionHelps youunderstandothers.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Showsyou arepayingattentionRespondthoughtfullyAskgentlequestionsShowsthat youarelistening.Makeeyecontact.Helps if youput awaydistractions.Don'tinterruptGentlenodding.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Can helpcalmtensesituationsBecurious,notjudgmentalRepeatback whatyouheard.Listen tounderstandDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Can reducemisunderstandingsAllowforpausesHelps yoube morepresent.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.CalmfacialexpressionHelps youunderstandothers.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Showsyou arepayingattentionRespondthoughtfullyAskgentlequestionsShowsthat youarelistening.Makeeyecontact.Helps if youput awaydistractions.Don'tinterruptGentlenodding.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Can helpcalmtensesituationsBecurious,notjudgmentalRepeatback whatyouheard.Listen tounderstandDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakBuilds trustand strongerrelationshipsNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Can reducemisunderstandings

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