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Quiet time vs party time
Living with others means respecting their
space and their schedule. If they have a big
assignment due tomorrow, then tonight is
not the night for a loud party! Determine a
policy on guests and quiet times to avoid any
disagreements in the future.

Clean up after yourself
Your housemates deserve to live in a tidy space
without your mess everywhere.
Wash up after meals, don’t leave clothes lying
around and determine a cleaning schedule
with your housemates. Some people may prefer
certain tasks but ensure that the workload is
split evenly.

Respect private spaces
Understand the difference between communal
spaces and private spaces. Don’t enter your
housemate’s bedroom without their permission.
However, don’t treat the communal space as
your own private space. If you want quiet study
then head to your own room.

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