(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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Inquiring “no”
Broken record “no”
Losing friendships
Conditioned to be polite
Listen
Missing out on opportunities
Establish boundaries
Be empathetic
"Unfortunately, I have too much to do today. I can help you another time."
Nonverbal- Be firm and confident with body language
Prioritizing our own needs
Use ‘I’ statements
"How about instead of me doing that, I help you with something else?"
Say, maybe another time
Raincheck “no”
Damaging our relationships
Letting others down
Say, maybe another time
Protect our time, energy, and well-being.
Direct ‘no”
Respecting our limits
"I know that's challenging for you, but I don't have the capacity to help you at the moment."
" Sorry, I have already committed to something else. I hope you understand."
Want to be friendly
Be clear
Risk becoming overwhelmed
FREE
"That sounds so exciting, but we'll have to wait for another time."
Reasoned “no”
Be kind
"I really shouldn't this time, but thank you."
Ignore our own needs
Don't be rude
Don't want to be rude
Breaking the habit of people pleasing
Healthier, happier future for ourselves
Change the subject-say, let's go get a snack, I'm hungry
