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

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.


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