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Living with otherpeopleisnt always easy.
And a little courtesy and consideration can go a long way.
One woman was at her wits end with her cousin, who just refused to clean up after herself.
So shecooked upa cold dish of petty revenge.
Or treat others the way you want to be treated.
One student surveyfoundthat the top two mostannoying housemate habitsare leaving dirty dishes out and not helping with cleaning.
Basic cleanliness is expected when living with another person,saysetiquette expert Diane Gottsman.
This ensures that everyone contributes equally and that shared spaces are regularly maintained.
Clear rules and boundaries should be set from the very beginning.
There should be no major surprises, warns Gottsman.
Its also important to be transparent about any habits, routines, or pet peeves you have.
Gottsmanadds that extra guests can cause unexpected issues, and its best to discuss this upfront.
There should also be a plan to handle any problems that might arise.
Disagreements are inevitable, but its important to handle them maturely and respectfully, reads the rental blog.
Dont let them stew.
If someone does something that annoys you, speak up.
If the answer is No, then you should speak up.
Just ensure you do so politely and quickly.
Otherwise, resentments andbad behaviorswill accumulate.
One suggestion is to have regular household meetings.
Almost likefamily, orworkmeetings.
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