How do I politely tell my roommate to clean up?

It’s always best to bring it up in a very casual but polite way: “Hey, if you wouldn’t mind, I’d be so grateful if you could get to those dishes in the sink,” while also acknowledging the fact that you know they’re busy.

What do you do when someone keeps taking your stuff?

18 Clever Ways To Keep People From Stealing Your Stuff

1. Never mix up your can of beer or soda again at a party — brand it with a can stamp.
2. Make your personal library more official with a DIY borrowing card.
3. No one will want to eat your sandwich if it’s safely stowed in this lunchbox.

What to do if roommate refuses to clean?

Here’s what we think.

1. Do not clean up after them.
2. Move their mess into their space.
3. Address the issue immediately.
4. Create a chores rotation.
5. Swap roommates.

How do you deal with a roommate who takes your stuff?

Confront the person who takes your stuff. Usually, you can talk to a sibling or roommate in a more direct way when someone at school or work. Be polite and speak using nice language, but be assertive. Be reasonable and genuine when you share with them how you feel.

How do you deal with people who steal from you?

If the person is your friend and it’s a little thing, just tell them that it hurts your feelings when they take from you. If it’s someone you’re not so friendly with, it might be better to have a teacher mediate, or help solve, the problem. Don’t hang around with people who steal.

How do you politely ask someone to do something later?

You, holding up book and not making eye contact: Sorry, I’m in my book cave, ask me later. You don’t need to have any big confrontation. Just announce that you’ll be doing a certain thing later on, and do the thing you said you were going to do. Clearly, no one’s feelings get hurt, and your boundaries get respected.

How do you deal with a sibling who is stealing your stuff?

You can get an adult to help settle the issue without being a tattle tale, especially when the problem is really hurting your relationship with the other person. If your sibling is the one taking your stuff, you can ask a parent to be there when you talk, to make sure no one gets upset and starts fighting.