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