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