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