Take atleast onebite ofeverythingIf you needto leavetable say,"Excuse Me"Clear yourplate fromthe tableIf you leavetable, putnapkin to leftof plate, noton seatWait untileveryone'sservedbefore eatingPlacenapkin onyour lapTaketurnstalking…don'tinterruptIt's OK torest yourforearms orwrists ontableNever saybad thingsabout thefoodDon't talkwith yourmouth fullWhen talkingto someone,make eyecontactChew foodwith yourmouthclosedPhonesremain onsilent andcalls nottakenSayexcuseme whenyou burpNo Elbowson thetable whileeatingSit upstraight;noslouchingSaypleaseand thankyouIf you aregoing toburp, do sowith mouthclosedAsk if anyhelp isneededWait untileveryone'sseatedbefore eatingDon't reachfor things,ask for themto be passedPhones/ipodshouldremain inpocket orpurseWipe yourmouthwith anapkinPass saltandpeppertogetherTake atleast onebite ofeverythingIf you needto leavetable say,"Excuse Me"Clear yourplate fromthe tableIf you leavetable, putnapkin to leftof plate, noton seatWait untileveryone'sservedbefore eatingPlacenapkin onyour lapTaketurnstalking…don'tinterruptIt's OK torest yourforearms orwrists ontableNever saybad thingsabout thefoodDon't talkwith yourmouth fullWhen talkingto someone,make eyecontactChew foodwith yourmouthclosedPhonesremain onsilent andcalls nottakenSayexcuseme whenyou burpNo Elbowson thetable whileeatingSit upstraight;noslouchingSaypleaseand thankyouIf you aregoing toburp, do sowith mouthclosedAsk if anyhelp isneededWait untileveryone'sseatedbefore eatingDon't reachfor things,ask for themto be passedPhones/ipodshouldremain inpocket orpurseWipe yourmouthwith anapkinPass saltandpeppertogether

Table Manners - 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. Take at least one bite of everything
  2. If you need to leave table say, "Excuse Me"
  3. Clear your plate from the table
  4. If you leave table, put napkin to left of plate, not on seat
  5. Wait until everyone's served before eating
  6. Place napkin on your lap
  7. Take turns talking…don't interrupt
  8. It's OK to rest your forearms or wrists on table
  9. Never say bad things about the food
  10. Don't talk with your mouth full
  11. When talking to someone, make eye contact
  12. Chew food with your mouth closed
  13. Phones remain on silent and calls not taken
  14. Say excuse me when you burp
  15. No Elbows on the table while eating
  16. Sit up straight; no slouching
  17. Say please and thank you
  18. If you are going to burp, do so with mouth closed
  19. Ask if any help is needed
  20. Wait until everyone's seated before eating
  21. Don't reach for things, ask for them to be passed
  22. Phones/ipod should remain in pocket or purse
  23. Wipe your mouth with a napkin
  24. Pass salt and pepper together