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