(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. 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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State what’s happening neutrally
Be confident when asserting your needs
Avoid apologizing when asking for something
Explain the positive results of respecting your needs
Stick to the present moment—don’t bring up the past
Use clear and direct language for your emotions
Avoid distractions that derail the conversation
Share how the situation makes you feel emotionally
Maintain calm and confident body language
Describe the facts without emotions
Make eye contact and keep your posture open
State your needs firmly but politely
Set a boundary in an assertive manner
Show gratitude for their understanding or cooperation
Offer a compromise or alternative
Express how your request benefits both people
Ask for what you want clearly and directly
Express feelings with “I feel…” statements
Highlight how the other person will gain from complying
