How to get along with your roommates
Whether you're in halls or moving into a student house for the first time, living with people other than your family can be worrying. Here are some tips for making sure you get on with your roommates.
•Show a little respect
Everyone is different when it comes to sharing personal items. So the number one rule for happy housing is to be respectful of people's things and always ask before borrowing. . Make sure you respect roommates' boundaries and let them enjoy having their own space.
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Being able to talk about everything (even boring rules) is important. You and your roommates should be able to openly discuss expectations about cleaning or noise. Set ground rules early on, and you'll be less likely to fall out further down the line.
•Clean up after yourself
When living in shared accommodation, remember that the things you do can impact others. Even if you don't mind living in a messy house, it doesn't mean that everyone else feels the same. . Don't leave your things lying around in shared areas for others to tidy up.
•Make time to get to know each other
If you feel like you don't know each other that well, find activities to bond over. . Go out socializing. Or take up a joint hobby. There are many ways you can build better relationships,
•Be ready to compromise (让步)
Don't expect things to always happen the way you want them to. . Generally, those whose personalities are a match are easy to get on with. But remember, even if you're polar opposites, there's no reason why you can't live harmoniously, as long as you are both willing to compromise!
A. Set some ground rules
B. Watch a series together
C. Communicating with your roommate
D. The same goes for people's privacy
E. When living with others, you'll have to learn to meet in the middle
F. If something gets to be a big problem, deal with it as soon as you can
G. The easiest way to avoid any issues is to always clean up your own mess
