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