I'm going to sort of spin off what Jakobo's doing in his journal, except I'd like to see your answers in comment form on this entry. I'm curious as to how out of touch with reality I am, or if just maybe I'm the last sane man on the planet. So this is the question, scenario, topic, whatever:
What do you think living with other people entails? Is it a democratic system where everyone pitches in for the greater good (and lesser filthiness) of the common space, or is it all about who can act like they're on Survivor or The Real World the most? Does honey catch more flies than vinegar, or are demands and games the only way to get ahead? How much will you take before you snap or simply stop giving in? What do you feel you owe and are owed? Is it okay to never do things you don't like to do because someone else always does them? And finally, where are the boundaries for whose standards apply, who has to follow the rules, how to behave, and what is/isn't out of line?
Some of you know what's making me wonder about this, but feel free to answer anyway. Anecdotes, examples, philosophies and horrible-warning cautionary tales are all welcome. And if you know the title lyrics, you know much more about my own current dilemma. burning_eyes
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And now for something completely different...
...or as different as a damned blog can be, anyway. It started out as a project, it devolved into a chronicling of my misanthropy, rage, and occasional fits of glee. It sounds good, though, and might even make you laugh.
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Needless to say, I'm super spoiled. I have no chores, not very many demands... its actually not that bad.
However, from my sister's roomies that I've seen, its more like a respect system. The house isn't yours; don't deface it. Do what you can to help around the house so no one feels pissed... and always treat each other with respect, and be as kind as you can. You're living with them; might as well try to make it enjoyable for everyone. @.@
I'm not sure about the snapping part, but if I got a roomie who was just absolutely repulsive and totally disrespected, I would snap instantly. I've very short patience with ignorance.
I would expect the roomies to act like they don't own the house, and that they're at a guest's house whom they actually like. If defacing occurs, I'll warn them only twice. @.@
Anything nasty [leaving things... around], pretty much nothing that is messy, nasty, disrespectful, and... well, PG-13 is alright.
And I don't know the lyrics, sorry. I'd be happy with the ninety-nine. ;D
Sorry if I didn't answer the prompt full on. @.@