Got a new roommate? Train ‘em fast to keep the tears from falling later. Tell ‘em:
1. What you’re bringing/already own
No one needs two microwaves. Or two stripper poles. Actually, two stripper poles are better than one, but we stand by the two-microwaves-as-overkill.
2. What they’d bring, ideally
Since you’ve got the pole covered, this could be something as practical as a strobe light or as excessive as a confetti machine. Or, you know, silverware.
3. When you go to sleep/your general schedule
It’s polite to ask about theirs, too.
4. Your pet peeves
As long as you describe them charmingly and not like an overbearing control freak who will make life miserable because someone didn’t wipe her glass down with vinegar after washing it.
5. All that boring, necessary stuff
Like how much rent is, when it’s due, what utilities are owed, who pays whom for what, trash and street sweeping days, where to shut off the gas in case of an earthquake, where the fuse box is, information about emergency exits or plans.
6. Any deadly allergies you have
Unless you suspect they might use the information for evil.
7. How you want to go about making decisions/checking in
It’s good to establish a way for you to address things as they come up. And it’s best not to “tell” so much as discuss this with your roommate.
8. How to reach your family in case of emergency
Unless they’re ridiculously into practical jokes. Seriously, get a better roommate already.
9. About any stalkers or exes or anyone they should avoid letting into the house
Maybe just choose better people in general?
10. That you’ll be a respectful roommate
Mean it.
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