Tips for Living With Human Beings

So you've moved into a house with human beings. Congratulations! Now we can all live together in peace, sharing our home and our lives. But living with people is more complicated than that; you have to learn how to make everyone happy even if they don't always agree on everything. Here are some tips for making your life easier when it comes to cohabiting with humans.

If you're sharing a space, work out a system for communication about chores and other things that need to be done.

Whether you're sharing your space with a friend or a bunch of roommates, it's important to communicate clearly about who is responsible for what. If one person is better at doing dishes than another, don't assume that they'll just handle them without asking. If you always want the bathroom door left open after someone else has used it, make that request clear. This can be easy if you're all on equal ground - but if there are hierarchies in place (for example, the person who pays more rent doing most of the chores), those dynamics need to be communicated as well.

It's also important not to be too passive or too aggressive when communicating needs and expectations with other people - and this includes yourself! For example: if your roommate leaves their laundry in the dryer after using it without asking first and then doesn't fold their clothes neatly when they're done drying because "I thought someone else would do it for me" but then somebody else comes along later and folds them up themselves because nobody likes having unwashed underwear around anymore so now everyone hates each other because life sucks sometimes but maybe not so much when we try to take responsibility for ourselves instead of blaming others?

Don't assume somebody else is going to take care of cleaning up after themselves.

If you see a mess, clean it up.

Don't leave it for someone else to deal with, because they might not. And even if they do clean up after themselves, you still made their day harder by putting them in an awkward position where they have to ask - or even worse, tell - you that your contribution was less than helpful. (And even if this doesn't happen because you're living with a saint and/or robot who never leaves dirty dishes on the counter or empty beer cans strewn about the living room floor like confetti on New Year's Eve, it's still better to be proactive than reactive when it comes to keeping things tidy.)

It's just part of being a good roommate: before you leave something lying around as though there were no one else around who could possibly need that space, think about what someone else might need. Can they use it? Would they want it? If there's any doubt at all then just put it away instead of leaving everyone else wondering why in the world one person would take up so much space in such a tiny apartment (especially considering how small our apartments are).

Do your own dishes.

• Do your own dishes. I understand that you like to eat, but don't leave your dirty plates on the table or in the sink. It's time to grow up and do your own dishes, even if they're only half-full of coffee grounds and ketchup smears.
• Don't leave old plastic bags of food in there either, especially when you've packed them full enough to resemble a living thing with its head poking out at us accusingly every time we open the refrigerator door!
• You know what else is gross? The fact that when we ask how much money you make each year (and we will), your response will be: "It fluctuates." This could mean anything from $30K/year up to $300K/year - and if it's anywhere near that latter number then just say so! Don't be coy about numbers unless they're something like "I'm actually Prince Harry from England," because no one cares about those kinds of secrets anyway.* Don't leave dirty clothes on chairs or beds; some people may want sit on those things at some point during their day.* Please don't let us see our face reflected back at us while brushing our teeth; it's creepy and makes us feel uncomfortable.* Don't use passive aggressive notes as an excuse not to talk directly with other people who live here.* Do remember that all trash goes out once per week and cannot be left outside longer than 48 hours after collection day - if it is still there after 2 days please pick it up yourself since no one else seems willing too

Be honest about your needs, but be diplomatic about it if at all possible.

If you're going to live with other people, it's important that you be honest about your needs and feelings. You don't have to be rude or mean about it - just honest.

If someone doesn't want to do something for you, but there's no real reason why they shouldn't do it (like if they're just being lazy), then it might be better just to go ahead and do it yourself rather than making a scene by asking them again and again what they've been doing all day.

When in doubt, don't play music that involves screaming vocals.

When in doubt, don't play music that involves screaming vocals. Screaming, shrieking, shouting and wailing all fall under this category. It's not just because it's loud (though it is), or because it's unpleasant to listen to (which it certainly can be) but also because it has been shown time and again to have an adverse affect on your ability to socialize with others.

If you find yourself feeling emotionally triggered by the music other people are playing, try asking them politely if they'd mind turning down the volume a bit or changing the track altogether. If you're lucky enough to live alone without roommates who will complain about your requests for silence, then feel free! However if there are others in your home who may take offense then consider requesting something else instead of asking them directly - a conversation starter like "What do you think about this?" works wonders when trying not to cause friction between friends or family members who may not share similar taste in tunes (but maybe there's something wrong with what I'm hearing?).

Alternatively: Screaming music can also be fun! If exercising at home isn't giving me enough motivation then maybe I should crank up some death metal while doing squats?

If a roommate asks you to do something, try to do it.

Once you move in, the best thing to do is to try and help out your roommates as much as possible. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's easy to get caught up in your own little world and forget that they're there. If you don't have the time or inclination to do something they ask - or if you can't do it at all - simply say so. Try explaining why you won't be able to complete their task, or offer a different way that might work better for everyone involved. And if none of those options sound viable, offer them some help with finding someone else who can fulfill their request!

Be patient and be kind to everyone in your house.

Since this is a group effort, it's important to remember that you are not the only one living in your house. The people you share space with deserve your respect and patience. Be patient when they're doing things like cooking dinner or making coffee; don't be rude if they ask you to wait while they finish something up; don't take things personally when someone doesn't agree with something; and when someone does something helpful like cleaning up after themselves, thank them for their effort!

In addition to treating others with kindness, it's also important to treat yourself kindly by being respectful of how much time and energy it takes for each person in the house to do their part. Don't get frustrated if dishes pile up in the sink or laundry piles up in the hamper - everyone has their own pace when it comes to household chores! It can be tempting sometimes but try not taking any of these things personally either way (it's just life).

If there are other house members who are also friends of yours, consider discussing any tension with one or two of them and then see if they can shut it down themselves as they spend time with the person who caused the problem.

If there are other house members who are also friends of yours, consider discussing any tension with one or two of them and then see if they can shut it down themselves as they spend time with the person who caused the problem. If that doesn't work, talk to someone who is not a friend of either of you (a third-party mediator) about how best to handle the situation. Perhaps this can be done in private, but if necessary, have a conversation right in front of your housemate's face - it may feel uncomfortable at first but will help him/her understand where they're going wrong.

Try not to blame someone else for something when it's really your own fault.

It's important to be honest about your own mistakes. You can't change other people, but you can change yourself. If you're doing something wrong, it's up to you to take responsibility for that and try to make a better choice next time.

If someone else does something that upsets you, don't blame others for their actions; instead think about how this person might have done things differently if given the chance. Then think about what changes YOU could make so that next time around, everyone will have a better experience because of it (even if they don't realize it).

Sometimes it takes outside interference to help you get along better with someone who's making life hard for you right now.

There are other times when it's good to bring in some outside interference. If your child is being bullied at school, or if an employee is facing harassment from their boss, sometimes the best thing to do is consult a professional who specializes in these areas. In the same way that therapists can help parents and children deal with conflicts, they can also help resolve problems between people who aren't related by blood or marriage.

This doesn't mean that you should never try resolving things on your own; just make sure that if you're having trouble talking to someone directly (or even over email), there's no shame in asking for help from a third party.

A lot of living with human beings involves doing small things that keep everyone happy, calm and on good terms.

• Don't take things personally. The world is full of people who are busy, stressed out, and generally doing the best they can under trying circumstances. We all make mistakes and missteps sometimes - and that's okay! It's not about being perfect; it's about doing your best at every moment in which you have influence on the outcome of something.
• Don't assume others are trying to hurt you or make you look bad if they do something that seems like a criticism or an attack on your character or appearance. Everyone has their own issues and challenges; even if someone says something mean-spirited or critical toward another person, it doesn't necessarily mean that this person does not respect them as a human being (though some people truly don't).

• Don't assume others are trying to make you look stupid by asking questions about topics over which they have no expertise just because they think those topics are beneath them (or because it makes them feel smarter than everyone else). Everyone has their own knowledge base and interests; how much time we spend learning new things varies from person to person depending upon factors such as age (youth vs old age), ability level (good vs average vs low), natural curiosity level (high vs low), etcetera ad infinitum…

Conclusion

Living with human beings can be difficult. There are so many different personalities in the world and it's easy to get frustrated when people don't act like you expect them too. But if you try a few of these tips for living with humans and make sure everyone has their needs met, hopefully things will go much smoother.

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