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.
You need to get to work/school, but are unsure when the bus is coming, what should you do?
You might see bunnies when you do this chore, don't get too close or you might sneeze!
Dusting
Name a form of non-verbal communication
technology, gestures, thumbs up/middle/down
What might you use to clean up your hair?
Name some good roommate qualities
Your roommate/sibling/parent is home, what should you do to accommodate them in your home?
Give them personal space, help out with chores, keep your volume respectful with music/tv.
Do this once a week and you'll always be looking fresh and neat.
Laundry !
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!
A roommate contract is a good idea, true or false?
True, you don't have to use one, but it's a good idea to write down roommate agreements/rules so you all can refer to them if there is a problem or confusion.
Your roommate is allergic to peanuts, but you LOVE eating PB&J, your roommate says you can still eat them at home.
How can you accommodate your roommate?
You can make and eat your food, but wipe down all surfaces that may be contaminated. Make sure to do your dishes shortly after eating so your roommate does not need to interact with the allergen. Warn your roommate that you have used peanut butter recently. Wash your hands/brush your teeth.
After you eat or drink, do this with your utensils so your sink won't stink!
Wash 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?
Hurt personal relationship with roommate and landlord, can be evicted, might have a harder time finding an apartment in the future.
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.
When Stanley Steamer is busy, grab your own tool, what can you do to keep your carpet and floor clean as a jewel?
Vacuum/Sweep !
What can you do if someone says something you disagree with?
What should you NOT do?
You can politely disagree, change the subject, offer a different activity, take a break.
Never yell, tease, or insult others.
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!
Your groceries keep going bad in the fridge, what can you do to resolve this in the future?
Make a meal plan so you can plan when you will eat all of your groceries, check expiration dates often, don't over-buy.
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!