FocusonfeelingsAssumeenmeshment b/cofinterdependenceIgnorewhatsounds like"small talk"DiscusssexualmattersopenlyDishonorcollectivisticmindsetFocus onnegativityorproblemsUse directapproachesAddressmatters thatthreatenreputationDishonorconfidentialityExpectoutwarddisplay ofemotionsAssumeclient isanalyticallymindedRefer toclient as"Oriental"IgnorephysicalsymptomcomplaintsBelittleclient'sbeliefsystemDemandeyecontactFocusonfeelingsAssumeenmeshment b/cofinterdependenceIgnorewhatsounds like"small talk"DiscusssexualmattersopenlyDishonorcollectivisticmindsetFocus onnegativityorproblemsUse directapproachesAddressmatters thatthreatenreputationDishonorconfidentialityExpectoutwarddisplay ofemotionsAssumeclient isanalyticallymindedRefer toclient as"Oriental"IgnorephysicalsymptomcomplaintsBelittleclient'sbeliefsystemDemandeyecontact

Don'ts in Counseling Asians - 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. Focus on feelings
  2. Assume enmeshment b/c of interdependence
  3. Ignore what sounds like "small talk"
  4. Discuss sexual matters openly
  5. Dishonor collectivistic mindset
  6. Focus on negativity or problems
  7. Use direct approaches
  8. Address matters that threaten reputation
  9. Dishonor confidentiality
  10. Expect outward display of emotions
  11. Assume client is analytically minded
  12. Refer to client as "Oriental"
  13. Ignore physical symptom complaints
  14. Belittle client's belief system
  15. Demand eye contact