Activelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"If you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.When youmeetsomeone...Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeYour hygieneis yourresponsibilityYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...VocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyWhen peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youWhen someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretMental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendBeing bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsVoice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedGreet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...I am reallysorry Idid...If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...When you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.Whisperingin front ofothers isnot okayIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...The words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulWhen applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.If you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Don't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.Before postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneIf seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeWhen anadulttexts youDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowAlways beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.If you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"If you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.When youmeetsomeone...Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeYour hygieneis yourresponsibilityYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...VocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyWhen peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youWhen someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretMental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendBeing bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsVoice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedGreet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...I am reallysorry Idid...If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...When you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.Whisperingin front ofothers isnot okayIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...The words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulWhen applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.If you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Don't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.Before postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneIf seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeWhen anadulttexts youDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowAlways beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.If you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssound

Modern 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.


1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
  1. Active listening is more than just opening your ears
  2. Planning your life so you can be punctual is a critical skill
  3. Shifting blame to others is natural, but it's not a very productive way to live
  4. Greet your server with eye contact and a smile. Put your phones away. Say "Thank you"
  5. If you want more positivity, be more positive. If you can't stand drama, stop feeding into it. If you want more goodness, be the good
  6. When someone gives you a ride, acknowledge them.
  7. When you meet someone...
  8. Decide on a code word with your parents that you can text or use in a phone call
  9. You want to make others feel welcome
  10. Your hygiene is your responsibility
  11. You can't always invite everyone to everything, but...
  12. Vocalize your appreciation frequently
  13. When people go out of their way to spend money or time on you
  14. When someone asks you what you like to do or what you are into, have an answer ready
  15. If a friend tells you something in confidence, keep their secret
  16. Mental health is serious and it is important to check in on your friends
  17. It can be difficult to keep your plans with someone when a better offer comes up, but choose to be a good friend
  18. Being bored is crucial for your brain; it sparks solutions, helps recharge, discover hobbies and clarifies thoughts
  19. Voice tone, facial expressions and body language are crucial to how you are received
  20. Greet the person standing there, invite them in if you know them well...
  21. I am really sorry I did...
  22. If you find yourself with people you know know...
  23. When you're with other people, your earbuds should not be in your ears.
  24. Whispering in front of others is not okay
  25. If there is someone entering behind you...
  26. The words "no offense" or "not to be rude" do not mean that what comes next will not be hurtful
  27. When applying for a job, do it right; make eye contact and speak clearly
  28. Never put your feet on furniture. If you mess it up clean it up.
  29. If you don't understand something, ask a question.
  30. Don't be the one sitting while other people are working.
  31. Before posting a photo or experience about someone
  32. If seating is scarce, offer up your seat to the elderly or those who look like they need a place to rest more than you do
  33. Always acknowledge the adults in the home
  34. When an adult texts you
  35. Don't ignore people. If you can't make it, just let them know
  36. Always be aware of age-appropriate language and behavior when they are near
  37. The only person you can really control is yourself.
  38. If you are in a public place... Same rule goes for anything else the creates sound