Be confidentwhenassertingyour needsAvoid blameoraccusationswhendescribingMaintaincalm andconfidentbodylanguageDescribethe factswithoutemotionsSet aboundary inan assertivemannerAvoidblamingothers whenexpressingemotionsAvoidapologizingwhen askingforsomethingExplain thepositiveresults ofrespectingyour needsOffer acompromiseoralternativeState yourneedsfirmly butpolitelyReinforcethe positiveoutcomewithappreciationStick to thepresentmoment—don’t bringup the pastMake eyecontact andkeep yourposture openAvoiddistractionsthat derailtheconversationDescribethe situationusing "I"statementsShare howthe situationmakes youfeelemotionallyExpressfeelings with“I feel…”statementsUse clearand directlanguage foryouremotionsHighlighthow theother personwill gain fromcomplyingStay focusedon your goalduring theconversationAsk forwhat youwant clearlyand directlyShowgratitude fortheirunderstandingor cooperationExpress howyour requestbenefits bothpeopleStatewhat’shappeningneutrallyIdentifyspecificemotionsyou’reexperiencingBe confidentwhenassertingyour needsAvoid blameoraccusationswhendescribingMaintaincalm andconfidentbodylanguageDescribethe factswithoutemotionsSet aboundary inan assertivemannerAvoidblamingothers whenexpressingemotionsAvoidapologizingwhen askingforsomethingExplain thepositiveresults ofrespectingyour needsOffer acompromiseoralternativeState yourneedsfirmly butpolitelyReinforcethe positiveoutcomewithappreciationStick to thepresentmoment—don’t bringup the pastMake eyecontact andkeep yourposture openAvoiddistractionsthat derailtheconversationDescribethe situationusing "I"statementsShare howthe situationmakes youfeelemotionallyExpressfeelings with“I feel…”statementsUse clearand directlanguage foryouremotionsHighlighthow theother personwill gain fromcomplyingStay focusedon your goalduring theconversationAsk forwhat youwant clearlyand directlyShowgratitude fortheirunderstandingor cooperationExpress howyour requestbenefits bothpeopleStatewhat’shappeningneutrallyIdentifyspecificemotionsyou’reexperiencing

DEARMAN Bingo - Call List

(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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  1. Be confident when asserting your needs
  2. Avoid blame or accusations when describing
  3. Maintain calm and confident body language
  4. Describe the facts without emotions
  5. Set a boundary in an assertive manner
  6. Avoid blaming others when expressing emotions
  7. Avoid apologizing when asking for something
  8. Explain the positive results of respecting your needs
  9. Offer a compromise or alternative
  10. State your needs firmly but politely
  11. Reinforce the positive outcome with appreciation
  12. Stick to the present moment—don’t bring up the past
  13. Make eye contact and keep your posture open
  14. Avoid distractions that derail the conversation
  15. Describe the situation using "I" statements
  16. Share how the situation makes you feel emotionally
  17. Express feelings with “I feel…” statements
  18. Use clear and direct language for your emotions
  19. Highlight how the other person will gain from complying
  20. Stay focused on your goal during the conversation
  21. Ask for what you want clearly and directly
  22. Show gratitude for their understanding or cooperation
  23. Express how your request benefits both people
  24. State what’s happening neutrally
  25. Identify specific emotions you’re experiencing