When peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillGreet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...Voice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...If seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doIf you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Always beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...When someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyWhen anadulttexts youYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveBeing bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"I am reallysorry Idid...VocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyIf you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundWhen you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.When youmeetsomeone...If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...The onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.If you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowMental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.The words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulWhen applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyDon't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.Your hygieneis yourresponsibilityWhisperingin front ofothers isnot okayWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callBefore postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneWhen peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillGreet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...Voice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...If seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doIf you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Always beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...When someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyWhen anadulttexts youYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveBeing bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"I am reallysorry Idid...VocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyIf you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundWhen you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.When youmeetsomeone...If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...The onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.If you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowMental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.The words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulWhen applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyDon't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.Your hygieneis yourresponsibilityWhisperingin front ofothers isnot okayWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callBefore postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeone

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