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