Had troublewith self-checkoutmachinesWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksTippedwithoutknowinghow muchWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsUsedJapanese-stylebowingFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallySurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsPeopletalk tocashierslike friendsDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Had a hardtime with“roommateculture”Didn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentMisunderstoodEnglish slangFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksTippedwithoutknowinghow muchWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsUsedJapanese-stylebowingFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallySurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsPeopletalk tocashierslike friendsDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Had a hardtime with“roommateculture”Didn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentMisunderstoodEnglish slangFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo little

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