MisunderstoodEnglish slangWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Thoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsPeopletalk tocashierslike friendsDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Felt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionSurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classDidn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentUsedJapanese-stylebowingSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoTippedwithoutknowinghow muchMisunderstoodEnglish slangWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Thoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsPeopletalk tocashierslike friendsDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Felt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionSurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classDidn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentUsedJapanese-stylebowingSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoTippedwithoutknowinghow much

Adjusting to America Bingo - 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. Misunderstood English slang
  2. Was surprised people didn’t wear masks
  3. Felt uncomfortable with eye contact during conversations
  4. Had trouble with self-checkout machines
  5. Confused by small talk with strangers
  6. Had a hard time with “roommate culture”
  7. Thought people were too casual with professors
  8. People talk to cashiers like friends
  9. Didn’t know how to respond to “How are you?”
  10. Felt awkward at group discussions where you’re expected to speak up
  11. Was shocked by how expensive healthcare is
  12. Missed Japanese convenience stores
  13. Confused by sarcasm or jokes you’re not meant to take literally
  14. Was surprised by public displays of affection
  15. Surprised that students eat and drink during class
  16. Didn’t expect buses to be so infrequent
  17. Used Japanese-style bowing
  18. Said “thank you” too much or too little
  19. Couldn't finish American food portions
  20. Confused by the tax not being included in prices
  21. Felt unsafe walking alone at night
  22. Got asked “Where are you from?” all the time
  23. Felt overwhelmed at Walmart or Costco
  24. Tipped without knowing how much