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