Didn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsUsedJapanese-stylebowingFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Didn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Said “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersTippedwithoutknowinghow muchMisunderstoodEnglish slangSurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classPeopletalk tocashierslike friendsDidn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsUsedJapanese-stylebowingFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Didn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Said “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersTippedwithoutknowinghow muchMisunderstoodEnglish slangSurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classPeopletalk tocashierslike friends

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