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