When anadulttexts youWhen youmeetsomeone...If a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.Whisperingin front ofothers isnot okayWhen you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.If you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Before postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"Don't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowI am reallysorry Idid...When someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyWhen peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.Always beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearIf you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodThe words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulVoice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsIf seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doGreet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...Don't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.When applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyIf you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Mental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeBeing bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsVocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyYour hygieneis yourresponsibilityYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...You wantto makeothers feelwelcomeWhen anadulttexts youWhen youmeetsomeone...If a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.Whisperingin front ofothers isnot okayWhen you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.If you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Before postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"Don't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowI am reallysorry Idid...When someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyWhen peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.Always beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearIf you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodThe words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulVoice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsIf seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doGreet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...Don't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.When applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyIf you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Mental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeBeing bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsVocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyYour hygieneis yourresponsibilityYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...You wantto makeothers feelwelcome

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