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5 Unspoken Rules Of Living With Roommates

Don't borrow without asking and always remember to respect each other's space.

Katelyn Shadoan

Aug 28, 2018

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5 Unspoken Rules Of Living With Roommates

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1. Keep your space clean and stay organized.

Even if you aren't the biggest "neat freak" in the world, it's always nice to have some sort of organization and tidiness in the room. It can also be a tad annoying to your "clean friends" when your clutter is overtaking their space. Pick up after yourself and try your best to keep a clean area.

2. Give each other alone time when necessary.

Making time for alone time is a super important part of living with other people. Sometimes you just need to step away for a moment and recollect your thoughts. Whether that be a solo study date at the library with your favorite Starbucks drink or a walk to your favorite place; be sure to remember that everyone needs their alone time every now and then.

3. Don't forget to ask before borrowing.

Nothing is more annoying when you go looking for your favorite shirt and it's nowhere to be found. Even if your roommates are totally cool with sharing and borrowing each other's things, it's always nice to get the go ahead before taking something that isn't yours.

4. Chip in with daily chores and tasks.

Not only will your room stay looking clean and tidy all year long, but it'll also feel so much better. Taking turns throwing out the trash, doing laundry weekly, vacuuming every so often, etc. Whatever it may be, accomplishing the small chores will make a huge difference in the end.

5. Deal with issues as they arise.

My roommates and I just came up with the "48-hour rule". The rule goes as follows; if you and another roommate have a small argument/disagreement and neither party brings up the issue within 48 hours, then it must be dropped and can't be brought up again in the future. This small rule will surprisingly avoid all the tiny, petty arguments that bring unnecessary tension to the room. Remember the way you'd like to be treated by your roommates as well!

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These tips will save you from many common arguments between you and your roommates; might even save some friendships too! Whether your roommates are past or brand new friends, these pieces of advice are bound to be helpful when you find yourself living in a room with six other girls.

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5 Unspoken Rules Of Living With Roommates

Don't borrow without asking and always remember to respect each other's space.

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1. Keep your space clean and stay organized.

2. Give each other alone time when necessary.

3. Don't forget to ask before borrowing.

4. Chip in with daily chores and tasks.

5. Deal with issues as they arise.

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

Don't Be That Person

1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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