A person you live with who shares some of the responsibilty of the household. This can be a friend, family member, acquaintance or anyone!
What is a roommate?
A basic supply you need when moving (multiple correct answers)
what are boxes, tape, packing paper, sharpies, labels, moving blankets, truck... etc
If you have a pet whos responsibility is it to take care of that pet?
YOU
What are the two different types of expenses?
Basic(Needs) and Personal(Wants)
Roommates or families usually set this up to keep track of who is doing what tasks around the house.
What is a chore chart?
Usually, a written document that outlines the responsibilities and rules that each roommate has agreed to.
What is a roommate agreement?
The basic services your home or apartment needs to keep it comfortable and functioning properly
What are utilities? (electricity, water, internet)
What are the 2 types of spaces in a residence?
Personal and Shared
The different kinds of money you have is your _____.
Finances
A small absorbent cleaning item used for scrubbing.
What is a sponge?
True or False: To live independently, you have to buy your own house.
False! You can live independently in many different ways, buying a house is just one of them.
A legally binding contract that you sign when renting a place to live, like an apartment.
What is a lease?
Respecting others privacy is what kind of rule?
Social Rule
_____ is making a plan for how you are going to spend and save your money.
Budgeting
An area in your home that gets messy often is called what?
Name something you need to discuss with your potential roommate before agreeing to live with them.
What is... cleanliness level, guests, pets, job/career & finances, active times, etc
A professional who specializes in removing and preventing unwanted critters in your home.
What is Pest Control?
The terms of a lease are considered what kind of rule for neighborhood etiquette?
Strict Rule
How many days notice do you need to give at most places when breaking a lease?
60 Days
What is this household object used for?
What is unclogging the toilet? Plunger.
Something an aparment complex offers to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment, like a pool or community center.
What are Amenities?
True or False: Running the dishwasher can save over 20 gallons of water per load when compared to washing dishes by hand.
True! Dishwashers use much less water than constantly running the sink while washing dishes. They are also more energy effecient as well.
Which type of rule in neighborhood etiquette focuses on having a good relationship with the people living around you?
Social Rule
What is a disagreement?
Difference in opinion, Lack of consensus, Lack of approval
This skill affects your ability to keep up with household tasks, and it often associated with Autism.
What is executive functioning?