VocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveIf you findyourself withpeople youknow know...Mental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsBefore postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneDon't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.When you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.Your hygieneis yourresponsibilityActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsIf seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doVoice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillThe words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulWhen anadulttexts youGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"Never putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.If you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Alwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeDecide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callI am reallysorry Idid...When youmeetsomeone...Being bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...When someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.Greet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...If you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodWhen 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 there issomeoneenteringbehind you...When peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeWhisperingin front ofothers isnot okayIf you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Always beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknowVocalizeyourappreciationfrequentlyShifting blameto others isnatural, but it'snot a veryproductive wayto liveIf you findyourself withpeople youknow know...Mental healthis serious andit is importantto check in onyour friendsBefore postinga photo orexperienceaboutsomeoneDon't be theone sittingwhile otherpeople areworking.When you'rewith otherpeople, yourearbuds shouldnot be in yourears.Your hygieneis yourresponsibilityActivelistening ismore thanjust openingyour earsIf seating is scarce,offer up your seat tothe elderly or thosewho look like theyneed a place to restmore than you doVoice tone, facialexpressions andbody languageare crucial to howyou are receivedPlanningyour life soyou can bepunctual is acritical skillThe words "nooffense" or "not tobe rude" do notmean that whatcomes next willnot be hurtfulWhen anadulttexts youGreet yourserver with eyecontact and asmile. Put yourphones away.Say "Thank you"Never putyour feet onfurniture. Ifyou mess itup clean it up.If you don'tunderstandsomething,ask aquestion.Alwaysacknowledgethe adults inthe homeDecide on acode word withyour parentsthat you cantext or use in aphone callI am reallysorry Idid...When youmeetsomeone...Being bored iscrucial for yourbrain; it sparkssolutions, helpsrecharge, discoverhobbies andclarifies thoughtsIf a friend tellsyou somethingin confidence,keep theirsecretYou can'talways inviteeveryone toeverything,but...When someoneasks you whatyou like to do orwhat you areinto, have ananswer readyThe onlyperson youcan reallycontrol isyourself.Greet thepersonstanding there,invite them in ifyou know themwell...If you want morepositivity, be morepositive.If you can't standdrama, stop feedinginto it.If you want moregoodness, be the goodWhen 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 there issomeoneenteringbehind you...When peoplego out of theirway to spendmoney ortime on youYou wantto makeothers feelwelcomeWhisperingin front ofothers isnot okayIf you are in apublic place...Same rule goesfor anythingelse the createssoundWhensomeone givesyou a ride,acknowledgethem.Always beaware of age-appropriatelanguage andbehavior whenthey are nearDon't ignorepeople. If youcan't make it,just let themknow

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