Roommates
True or false: your roommate is your best friend
FALSE: your roommate CAN be a friend, but they don't always HAVE to be your best friend, they are someone you live with respectfully.
How many hours is a full-time job? (Usually)
40 hours a week
What chore involves putting dirty clothes in a washing machine?
Laundry
The sink is leaking in your apartment, what should you do?
Talk to your landlord, make note of when the leak was found so they can call a plumber and give an accurate report of what the problem is.
What might you use to clean up your hair?
Name some good roommate qualities
Clean, Helpful, Quiet, Thoughtful, Respectful, Reliable
What is PTO?
PTO is time off from work that you earn and are paid for. It includes vacation days, personal days, and holidays.
What chore involves brushing or wiping away dirt and dust from the surface. (A swifter is a useful tool for this)
Dusting
What do you need to keep in mind when you are talking to someone?
Tone of voice, volume, word choice.
How can you avoid smelly breath?
Brush your teeth, use mouthwash and floss!
Name some qualities of a bad roommate?
What is the difference between a debit card and credit card?
Debit: Money Comes From: Your checking account. Use it for: Everyday purchases like food, gas, or shopping
Credit: Money Comes From: A loan from the bank you pay it back later. Use it for: Bigger purchases or emergencies
What chore involves washing, cleaning and putting away plates, bowls, cups and utensils?
Washing the dishes
How should you communicate with someone you want to be friends with?
Ask questions, share interests, compliments, consider their feelings about what you might say.
True or False: It is okay to wear the same clothes everyday without washing them
FALSE! You should try to do your laundry weekly, and always keep dirty clothes separate from clean clothes.
What can happen if you don't pay your rent?
Can be evicted, might have a harder time finding an apartment in the future.
When is it appropriate to use sick time?
Sick days are paid time off specifically meant for when you’re ill or unable to work due to health reasons. Separate from PTO. Some jobs may require a doctor’s note if you're out for multiple days.
What chore involves cleaning the floors and carpets?
Vacuum/Sweep!
What can you do if someone says something you disagree with?
You can politely disagree, change the subject, offer a different activity, take a break.
To avoid spreading germs, a best practice is to: ___ ____ ____
Wash your hands !
True or false? It is okay to never live by yourself.
TRUE! You might have the same living environment forever, or choose a different environment. It's great to live with who and where you feel comfortable. You don't need to compare your living situation to anyone else's because we are all different and have different living needs!
When should you order a bus/rideshare before you need to be somewhere?
Earlier than you think!
Thinking of traffic, weather, time of day.
True or false: I am not responsible for cleaning up after myself if someone else usually cleans up for me.
FALSE! We are all responsible adults now, even if someone usually helps, it is still our responsibility to take initiative and clean up our messes.
True or False: Your friends are always going to want to talk to you.
FALSE! Your friends are humans too, they might need a break from talking or decide they would rather have quiet time. Everyone is allowed to take a break. This does not mean they aren't your friend, and you can talk later !
True or false: when you wash your hands you should only clean your palms and fingers?
FALSE: remember to get your fingernails, top/back of hands, and wrists!