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