Your hygieneis yourresponsibilityAlways beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...When youmeetsomeone...When peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveWhen someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...Voice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeIf you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.When anadulttexts youYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...Greet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...Whisperingin front ofothers isnot okayDon't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.Mental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsIf you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.If 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 hurtfulWhen you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.I am reallysorry Idid...VocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretBefore postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Being bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsWhen applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendIf seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doYour hygieneis yourresponsibilityAlways beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowIf there issomeoneenteringbehind you...When youmeetsomeone...When peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveWhen someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"If you findyourself withpeople youknow know...Voice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedAlwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeIf you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.When anadulttexts youYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...Greet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...Whisperingin front ofothers isnot okayDon't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.Mental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsIf you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundNever putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.If 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 hurtfulWhen you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.I am reallysorry Idid...VocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretBefore postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Being bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.Decide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsWhen applyingfor a job, do itright; make eyecontact andspeak clearlyIt can be difficult tokeep your planswith someonewhen a better offercomes up, butchoose to be agood friendIf 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. Your hygiene is your responsibility
  2. Always be aware of age-appropriate language and behavior when they are near
  3. Don't ignore people. If you can't make it, just let them know
  4. If there is someone entering behind you...
  5. When you meet someone...
  6. When people go out of their way to spend money or time on you
  7. Planning your life so you can be punctual is a critical skill
  8. Shifting blame to others is natural, but it's not a very productive way to live
  9. When someone asks you what you like to do or what you are into, have an answer ready
  10. Greet your server with eye contact and a smile. Put your phones away. Say "Thank you"
  11. If you find yourself with people you know know...
  12. Voice tone, facial expressions and body language are crucial to how you are received
  13. Always acknowledge the adults in the home
  14. If you don't understand something, ask a question.
  15. When an adult texts you
  16. You can't always invite everyone to everything, but...
  17. Greet the person standing there, invite them in if you know them well...
  18. Whispering in front of others is not okay
  19. Don't be the one sitting while other people are working.
  20. Mental health is serious and it is important to check in on your friends
  21. If you are in a public place... Same rule goes for anything else the creates sound
  22. Never put your feet on furniture. If you mess it up clean it up.
  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. The words "no offense" or "not to be rude" do not mean that what comes next will not be hurtful
  25. When you're with other people, your earbuds should not be in your ears.
  26. I am really sorry I did...
  27. Vocalize your appreciation frequently
  28. If a friend tells you something in confidence, keep their secret
  29. Before posting a photo or experience about someone
  30. When someone gives you a ride, acknowledge them.
  31. Being bored is crucial for your brain; it sparks solutions, helps recharge, discover hobbies and clarifies thoughts
  32. The only person you can really control is yourself.
  33. Decide on a code word with your parents that you can text or use in a phone call
  34. You want to make others feel welcome
  35. Active listening is more than just opening your ears
  36. When applying for a job, do it right; make eye contact and speak clearly
  37. It can be difficult to keep your plans with someone when a better offer comes up, but choose to be a good friend
  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