Arguing Effectively - 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.

1. don't interrupt
2. take a deep breath before speaking
3. use good eye contact
4. talk when you are both calm
5. treat others how you want to be treated
6. no name-calling
7. don't generalize
8. don't yell
9. don't belittle others
10. don't dismiss someone's feelings
11. pay attention to what others are saying
12. clarify something if you're not sure
13. watch your non-verbal cues
14. don't bring up small issues
15. listen to the other person
16. don't say you always or you never
17. think before you talk
18. look at it from the other person's side
19. you don't have to be cruel
20. don't place blame
21. rephrase if you don't understand something
22. don't cross your arms
23. respect others' feelings
24. don't bring up the past
25. don't invade others' personal space
26. watch your tone of voice
27. don't assume
28. say "I feel" not "You did...!"
29. words & body language should match