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