Chores & Cleaning
What is a chore roommates/suitemates often fight over.
Cleaning the bathroom, sweeping/vacuuming shared spaces
Name a reason roommates might get annoyed with each other’s schedule.
Staying up late, waking up early, loud at night, irregular routine, overlapping use of shared space
Name a habit that annoys roommates.
Loud music, leaving lights on, snoring, messy habits, procrastination
Name a reason roommates argue about guests.
Inviting friends too often, overnight guests, loud parties, using shared space, guests being messy
Name a way roommates can communicate better.
Talk openly, use group chat, leave notes, check in daily
What is a chore's nobody wants to do?
Scrubbing the toilet, taking out the trash, wiping down sink/microwave
What’s a living habit that can frustrate roommates?
Leaving lights on, being messy, forgetting to clean, playing loud music
What’s a noise that usually bothers roommates?
Music, TV, phone calls, alarms, talking loudly at night
What’s something roommates do that invades privacy?
Go through stuff, touch personal items, borrow things without asking
What’s a strategy to avoid misunderstandings?
Clarify expectations, ask questions, listen actively, set boundaries
Name a way roommates can make cleaning easier.
set a schedule, split tasks evenly, clean as you go
Name a way roommates can respect each other’s daily routines.
Set quiet hours, communicate schedules
Name a way roommates can respect each other’s sleep schedule.
Use headphones, set quiet hours, turn off lights, communicate schedules, keep door closed
Name a rule to handle visitors without causing arguments.
Ask first, set limits, schedule visits, agree on quiet hours
What’s a way roommates can handle a disagreement calmly?
talk calmly, listen actively, find a compromise, avoid blaming
What’s a shared space that usually gets messy first?
common room, bathroom, bedroom, fridge
What’s something roommates do that makes shared space stressful?
Leaving clothes everywhere, clutter, leaving personal items out
What’s a weird habit someone might have that bugs their roommate?
Talking in sleep, leaving dirty laundry everywhere, eating loudly, tapping pen
What’s a sign your roommate doesn’t respect your personal space?
Using your stuff without permission, , going through your things, taking your food, interrupting private time
Name a way roommates can show respect for each other’s opinions.
Listen actively, don’t interrupt, validate feelings, discuss calmly
Name a creative solution to split chores fairly.
Rotating schedule, alternating weeks
Name a strategy to make living together smoother.
Create a routine, set rules, communicate regularly, compromise, rotate responsibilities
Name a rule to reduce conflicts about personal habits.
Communicate expectations, set boundaries, compromise, respect schedules, check in regularly
Name a way to compromise when schedules or visitors conflict.
Create a schedule, set boundaries, communicate openl
Name something roommates can do to avoid annoying each other.
Respect each other’s space, clean up after themselves, keep noise down, share things fairly, follow agreed rules