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Rules To Being A Good Roommate

By Julia Austin

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Published: 16Jan2012
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Having a roommate—one who actually shares your room—is drastically different from living at home. At home, your parents had no qualms with letting you know you had crossed a line, or were just being annoying. A roommate, however, might not be as comfortable bringing things up that are upsetting her. And even if she is, you shouldn't put her in the position of constantly having to nag you. So follow these rules:

If you can do it in the common area, do.

If you have work you have to do and your roommate is asleep, don't keep her up by sitting on your side of the room with the light on. Go out into the common area and allow your roommate to get her rest.

Feel the vibe for music.

Sometimes, both people do want music on. You might both work best with some calming tunes on in the background. Or you might both like getting dressed for the night with upbeat music on. But, if you're the only one getting ready, while your roommate is silently studying, don't blast your Ke$ha. Put on your headphones. And this is not the time to practice your singing techniques either. Improve your voice some other time. If you are going to put on music while you're both studying, ask your roommate if she likes the artist you're going to play and if she would like some music on. If she would not, back to the headphones.

Houseguests.

If you can avoid it, don't bring guests over to spend the night at the last minute. Even if they are just going to crash on the couch, try to let your roommates know ahead of time so they don't wander into the common room in their underwear. Or, so they can know not to plan a party that night that will take over the common room. If you want a guest to sleep in the room with you, definitely clear it with your roommate first. If it's a special kind of guest (you know what I mean) probably avoid that all together if the roommate is home, or go to the guest's home.

Food.

Sometimes, your meal is absolutely perfect except for one little ingredient that you don't have, and your roommate does. Always call or text asking permission to use it before you do. If you can't get an answer, let them know after that you used it and, if possible, replace it before they can even miss it. Never take the last of something—the last slice of bread, the last few drops of milk—unless you have gotten an absolute go-ahead from the roommate. Because then you could be the reason she is missing one little ingredient to complete her meal.

Julia Austin is a dating columnist who also covers luxury lifestyle and healthy living topics for various publications. Her subject matter ranges from eco-friendly hotels to first date tips and even methods on how to improve one's singing and voice techniques.

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