HOW TO BE A GOOD ROOMMATE


Living with roommates can be a great opportunity to make lifelong friends, learn valuable social skills, and grow into a community-minded person. However, it can also be a challenging experience, especially if you're not used to sharing a space with others. To ensure a harmonious and enjoyable living experience, it's essential to learn how to be a good roommate.

This article will take you through 10 main pieces of advice on how to be a good roommate, that will help foster strong relationships with other boarders as well as create a positive living environment around you.

1. Effective Communication

Every successful roommate relationship is built on effective communication skills. When moving in, ensure that among the first things you do is talk with each other about what we expect from this living arrangement such as boundaries or preferences etc. Be truthful concerning your habits and listen keenly to theirs too so as not only prevent future conflicts but also misunderstandings from arising out of nowhere.

2. Respect for Each Other's Space

Sharing small rooms can get overwhelming because of the fact that people might find themselves living too close together than they would want to be in most cases; therefore please keep things organised by respecting one another’s space and avoiding unnecessary cluttering. Make sure everything remains clean at all times even if it means designating different areas where personal belongings should be kept then cleaned afterwards by respective owners themselves since cleanliness is the next godliness, right?

3. Cleaning Schedule


Another thing which cannot be ignored when talking about creating a conducive atmosphere within which everyone feels comfortable enough during their stay there is cleaning! You need to make sure that everybody does their part towards maintaining cleanliness around the space. This could involve taking turns doing certain tasks like dusting, sweeping or vacuuming the floor.

4. Noise Levels

Noise is one of those things that could easily make a person go crazy especially if one has to study or work late at night and the other wants to sleep! Therefore everyone should always try as much as possible not to make too much noise after certain hours so that others can sleep in peace without any disturbances. But what if your roommate needs peace while studying and you need to listen to some lectures loudly to help memorize them? Well maybe use headphones/earplugs!

5. Respect Each Other's Belongings

When you're living with a roommate, it's essential to be respectful of each other's belongings. Make sure to avoid borrowing or touching each other's belongings without permission, and avoid damaging or breaking each other's property. This will help build trust.

6. Flexibility and Tolerance

Living with roommates requires a certain amount of flexibility and open-mindedness. Be ready to compromise and adjust to new situations, and attempt to understand things from your roommate’s point of view; this will help you deal with conflicts that may arise.

7. Boundary Setting

When living in shared accommodation setting boundaries is very important. Clearly define what you are okay with – for example vis-à-vis guests or noise levels – then let them know about it too.

8. Taking Responsibility for Your Actions

It is crucial that one takes responsibility for their actions while cohabitating with others so if there happens an error caused by oneself then apologize for it without blaming anyone else because this way trust between each other shall be built hence stronger relationships formed among them as friends who share an apartment together.

9. Showing Appreciation and Gratitude

Expressing gratitude towards someone who you share living space with can create a more positive environment around the house. Find ways in which they have been helpful such as saying thank you or doing small favors back for them.

10. Patience and Understanding

It’s important to be patient when dealing with matters concerning those we live with under one roof, because sometimes we may clash over different beliefs, systems or attitudes so instead harboring grudges, take a moment, listen carefully to each other's views, and try to find a resolution that works for everyone.



To sum up, it is important to know how to be a good roommate if we want to live together in harmony and enjoy our time. At Sancta Maria International School Faridabad we provide boarding facilities for students and we encourage that these ten things are something all our borders should do.

What you need to do is create an environment of positivity and supportiveness in the room which will allow you to make a friend for the rest of your life out of your roommate. Just keep in mind that being a good roommate means treating each other with respect, understanding one another’s feelings and needs as well as communicating openly – thus these are the things that should matter most in any relationship with your flatmate.