Wassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesDidn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Feltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsSurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Peopletalk tocashierslike friendsFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upMisunderstoodEnglish slangConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleTippedwithoutknowinghow muchUsedJapanese-stylebowingWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesDidn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Feltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsSurprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Peopletalk tocashierslike friendsFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upMisunderstoodEnglish slangConfusedby smalltalk withstrangersSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleTippedwithoutknowinghow muchUsedJapanese-stylebowing

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