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