Confusedby smalltalk withstrangersWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Surprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upDidn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesMisunderstoodEnglish slangTippedwithoutknowinghow muchWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesUsedJapanese-stylebowingFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoPeopletalk tocashierslike friendsConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”Confusedby smalltalk withstrangersWasshocked byhowexpensivehealthcare isHad a hardtime with“roommateculture”Surprisedthat studentseat and drinkduring classFelt awkward atgroupdiscussionswhere you’reexpected tospeak upDidn’t expectbuses to beso infrequentSaid “thankyou” toomuch ortoo littleThoughtpeople weretoo casualwithprofessorsFeltuncomfortablewith eyecontact duringconversationsWassurprisedpeople didn’twear masksMissedJapaneseconveniencestoresHad troublewith self-checkoutmachinesMisunderstoodEnglish slangTippedwithoutknowinghow muchWassurprised bypublicdisplays ofaffectionCouldn'tfinishAmericanfood portionsGot asked“Where areyou from?”all the timeFelt unsafewalkingalone atnightConfused bythe tax notbeingincluded inpricesUsedJapanese-stylebowingFeltoverwhelmedat Walmart orCostcoPeopletalk tocashierslike friendsConfused bysarcasm orjokes you’renot meant totake literallyDidn’t knowhow torespond to“How areyou?”

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