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You
may have grown up living with lots of siblings, or this may be your first time
sharing your living space with someone else. Follow these tips to make sure you and your
roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year (or even
years)!
Be
clear about your expectations from the beginning. Do you know in advance that
you hate it when someone hits the snooze button (贪睡闹铃)
fifteen times every morning? That you're a neat freak (怪人)? That you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone
after you wake up? It's
not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating
what you need is one of the best ways to avoid problems before they become
problems.
Address
problems when they're little. Is your roommate always forgetting her things for
the shower, and taking yours? Addressing things that annoy you while they're
still little can help your roommate be aware of something she may not otherwise
know. And addressing little things is much easier than addressing them after
they've become big.
This may seem simple, but it's probably one of
the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflict. Don't think he'll mind
if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just
stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting
permission first.
Be
mindful of who you bring into your room-and how often. But your roommate may not. Be mindful of how
often you bring people over. If your roommate studies best in the quiet, and
you study best in a group, can you alternate who hits the library and who gets
the room?
A. Be open to new ideas and
experiences.
B. Respect all the things
that belong to your roommate.
C. You may love having your
study group into your room.
D. Expect to learn, grow and
change during the time in the college.
E. Are your clothes being
borrowed faster than you can wash them?
F. Let your roommate know as
soon as you can about your little preferences.
G. Having a roommate can be
both a challenge and a great part of your college experience.
答案:【1】G【2】F【3】E【4】B【5】C