Can reducemisunderstandingsShowsthat youarelistening.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Listen tounderstandHelps if youput awaydistractions.Helps youunderstandothers.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.RespondthoughtfullyMakeeyecontact.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakDon't jumpin withadviceright awayShowsyou arepayingattentionCalmfacialexpressionHelps yoube morepresent.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Gentlenodding.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Can helpcalmtensesituationsAskgentlequestionsRepeatback whatyouheard.AllowforpausesDon'tinterruptBecurious,notjudgmentalCan reducemisunderstandingsShowsthat youarelistening.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Listen tounderstandHelps if youput awaydistractions.Helps youunderstandothers.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.RespondthoughtfullyMakeeyecontact.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakDon't jumpin withadviceright awayShowsyou arepayingattentionCalmfacialexpressionHelps yoube morepresent.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Gentlenodding.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Can helpcalmtensesituationsAskgentlequestionsRepeatback whatyouheard.AllowforpausesDon'tinterruptBecurious,notjudgmental

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