DON'T:Criticize OrBlame TheOtherPersonDO: UseReflectionsDON'T: UsePut-Downs,Swearing, OrName-CallingDON'T:RaiseYourVoiceDo:EmpathizeWith TheSpeakerDON'T:InterruptThe OtherPersonDO: PutAwayDistractionsDON'T:RespondWithPhysicalViolenceDO: Try ToSee TheOtherPerson'sPerspectiveDON'T:IgnoreThe OtherPersonDO: Use BodyLanguage ToShow ThatYou'reListeningDO: Take ATime Out IfThings GetHeatedDON'T:BlameThe OtherPersonDO: Try ToCompromiseOr Come ToAnAgreementDON'T:UsePersonalAttacksDO: Use "I"StatementsTo ExpressHow YouFeelDON'T:Yell AtThe OtherPersonDO: BeRespectful AndNonjudgmentalDO: AgreeTo DisagreeWhenNecessaryDO: KeepAn OpenMindDO: UseInterestedBodyLanguageDO: ControlYour EmotionsAnd ExpressYour FeelingsWith WordsDO: PayAttention ToYour Tone OfVoiceDON'T: UseStonewallingDO: AskYourselfWhy YouFeel UpsetDO: FaceThe SpeakerAnd MaintainEye ContactDO: ListenBefore YouSpeakDON'T:Use "You"StatementsDo:DiscussOne TopicAt A TimeDON'T:Criticize OrBlame TheOtherPersonDO: UseReflectionsDON'T: UsePut-Downs,Swearing, OrName-CallingDON'T:RaiseYourVoiceDo:EmpathizeWith TheSpeakerDON'T:InterruptThe OtherPersonDO: PutAwayDistractionsDON'T:RespondWithPhysicalViolenceDO: Try ToSee TheOtherPerson'sPerspectiveDON'T:IgnoreThe OtherPersonDO: Use BodyLanguage ToShow ThatYou'reListeningDO: Take ATime Out IfThings GetHeatedDON'T:BlameThe OtherPersonDO: Try ToCompromiseOr Come ToAnAgreementDON'T:UsePersonalAttacksDO: Use "I"StatementsTo ExpressHow YouFeelDON'T:Yell AtThe OtherPersonDO: BeRespectful AndNonjudgmentalDO: AgreeTo DisagreeWhenNecessaryDO: KeepAn OpenMindDO: UseInterestedBodyLanguageDO: ControlYour EmotionsAnd ExpressYour FeelingsWith WordsDO: PayAttention ToYour Tone OfVoiceDON'T: UseStonewallingDO: AskYourselfWhy YouFeel UpsetDO: FaceThe SpeakerAnd MaintainEye ContactDO: ListenBefore YouSpeakDON'T:Use "You"StatementsDo:DiscussOne TopicAt A Time

Communication Bingo - 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.


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  1. DON'T: Criticize Or Blame The Other Person
  2. DO: Use Reflections
  3. DON'T: Use Put-Downs, Swearing, Or Name-Calling
  4. DON'T: Raise Your Voice
  5. Do: Empathize With The Speaker
  6. DON'T: Interrupt The Other Person
  7. DO: Put Away Distractions
  8. DON'T: Respond With Physical Violence
  9. DO: Try To See The Other Person's Perspective
  10. DON'T: Ignore The Other Person
  11. DO: Use Body Language To Show That You're Listening
  12. DO: Take A Time Out If Things Get Heated
  13. DON'T: Blame The Other Person
  14. DO: Try To Compromise Or Come To An Agreement
  15. DON'T: Use Personal Attacks
  16. DO: Use "I" Statements To Express How You Feel
  17. DON'T: Yell At The Other Person
  18. DO: Be Respectful And Nonjudgmental
  19. DO: Agree To Disagree When Necessary
  20. DO: Keep An Open Mind
  21. DO: Use Interested Body Language
  22. DO: Control Your Emotions And Express Your Feelings With Words
  23. DO: Pay Attention To Your Tone Of Voice
  24. DON'T: Use Stonewalling
  25. DO: Ask Yourself Why You Feel Upset
  26. DO: Face The Speaker And Maintain Eye Contact
  27. DO: Listen Before You Speak
  28. DON'T: Use "You" Statements
  29. Do: Discuss One Topic At A Time