Our Roommate Agreement

Our Roommate Agreement
29aug(fr)97 19.30

Cleaning the Room..... Beds should be made before breakfast. We both know how to stuff things under our bed. Room should be clean enough to keep the door open without embarrassment. If you're in the room for 90 minutes, you have time to clean your side. When clothes are picked up, put in appropriate bins (dark and light loads). Clean dishes, mugs, etc. immediately after use. Vacuum twice a month. Do not vacuum the cat or goldfish. Make sure you can see the floor! Glue papers, books, chairs, etc. to ceiling if necessary. Also, the Small Tactical Nuclear Device on the top shelf is reserved for only the largest messes. There were apparently some problems understanding this last year.

Study Time!..... Study when convenient. If studying, let the roommate know. You have power to stop anything loud/annoying, including music and open windows and roaming packs of Chihuahuas, when studying. End of discussion. More studying: E = m c². The War of 1812 was fought in the early nineteenth century. Ich bin, du bist, er/sie/es ist, wir sind, ihr seid, Sie sind, sie sind. Muncie, Indiana is somewhere near Nebraska. The Monty Python pages can be found at http://www.pythonline.com . Please direct any questions to your TA.

Use of personal Possessions..... No channeling or spirits allowed. Wait! Not that kind of personal possessions! No outsider may touch possessions, unless the owner is present or gives express permission. No borrowing without express prior permission. Roommate may use other's I.T., lamps, paper, etc. Ask permission before using printer. If other needs something on the computer in use, a brief interruption is permissible. Jeremy must OK all devices plugged into UPS.

Phone usage..... Always warn previous to making a call that may take over 20 minutes. Make it known if you're expecting a call. Answering Machine always on. (For those crude enough to not have email.) Never delete messages left for the other. Otherwise, pick up phone, and dial. Wait for other end to pick up. Talk. Afterwards, hang up again. Thank you for attending Phone Usage 101. If you require additional assistance, please press the Any Key. Do not use 50-foot cord as tripwire, unless it can all be denied later.

Shared expenses Halves on Bills, except Jeremy will kindly pay entire Sprint Long Distance bill. Ten-to-one on Packers vs. Giants. Urgently needed supplies must be bought at most 48 hours after request. Keep a list of needed items.

Safety concerns Door always locked, and always closed when one roommate is resting/sleeping. Always carry your key. Keep spillable containers and hot liquids on desk, not near the edge, and never on floor. (Never walk around blindfolded carrying scissors. Never use ball bearings as replacement for carpeting. Happy Fun Ball may explode if bounced. Always use a cond... Hey, who said that?!)

Overnight guests If a guest's stay hasn't been preapproved by roommate, or roommate doesn't know the guest, roommate may say No, end of discussion. Generally, try to let roommate know at least 2 days previous.

Smoker's Rights No smoking in room, ever, by anyone. Smokers have the right to go outside. If you're on fire, stop, drop, and roll in hallway, not in room. We have sensitive IT equipment to protect.

Sleeping/waking arrangements If a roommate is asleep, no noise (except quiet typing) is permitted. No changing the Alarm Clock time without other's permission.

Problem Solving If a problem suddenly arises, mention it immediately. Mention the Big Six. Otherwise: Don't sulk, or complain a week later. Take the time to compose an email explaining the problem, why you feel as you do, etc., so you have a chance to think over and analyze the situation. Form a committee, take a "fact-finding" mission to Paris, and 5 months later, PowerPoint presentation. Popcorn, anyone? Free company mugs and T-shirts?

Additional Topics If other requests, roommate must turn off choice of music.
Notify when staying out / programming after 10
No friendly fire (against Slocum Hall, Deconstructive Marxists, etc.). Discussions yes, but not friendly fire, and never when others are present.
Extra credit: Define the universe. Give three examples.

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Cleaning the Room.....	Beds should be made before breakfast. We both know how to stuff things under our bed. Room should be clean enough to keep the door open without embarrassment. If you're in the room for 90 minutes, you have time to clean your side. When clothes are picked up, put in appropriate bins (dark and light loads). Clean dishes, mugs, etc. immediately after use. Vacuum twice a month. Do not vacuum the cat or goldfish. Make sure you can see the floor! Glue papers, books, chairs, etc. to ceiling if necessary. Also, the Small Tactical Nuclear Device on the top shelf is reserved for only the largest messes. There were apparently some problems understanding this last year.
Study Time!.....	Study when convenient. If studying, let the roommate know. You have power to stop anything loud/annoying, including music and open windows and roaming packs of Chihuahuas, when studying. End of discussion. More studying: E = m c². The War of 1812 was fought in the early nineteenth century. Ich bin, du bist, er/sie/es ist, wir sind, ihr seid, Sie sind, sie sind. Muncie, Indiana is somewhere near Nebraska. The Monty Python pages can be found at http://www.pythonline.com . Please direct any questions to your TA.
Use of personal Possessions.....	No channeling or spirits allowed. Wait! Not that kind of personal possessions! No outsider may touch possessions, unless the owner is present or gives express permission. No borrowing without express prior permission. Roommate may use other's I.T., lamps, paper, etc. Ask permission before using printer. If other needs something on the computer in use, a brief interruption is permissible. Jeremy must OK all devices plugged into UPS.
Phone usage.....	Always warn previous to making a call that may take over 20 minutes. Make it known if you're expecting a call. Answering Machine always on. (For those crude enough to not have email.) Never delete messages left for the other. Otherwise, pick up phone, and dial. Wait for other end to pick up. Talk. Afterwards, hang up again. Thank you for attending Phone Usage 101. If you require additional assistance, please press the Any Key. Do not use 50-foot cord as tripwire, unless it can all be denied later.
Shared expenses	Halves on Bills, except Jeremy will kindly pay entire Sprint Long Distance bill. Ten-to-one on Packers vs. Giants. Urgently needed supplies must be bought at most 48 hours after request. Keep a list of needed items.
Safety concerns	Door always locked, and always closed when one roommate is resting/sleeping. Always carry your key. Keep spillable containers and hot liquids on desk, not near the edge, and never on floor. (Never walk around blindfolded carrying scissors. Never use ball bearings as replacement for carpeting. Happy Fun Ball may explode if bounced. Always use a cond... Hey, who said that?!)
Overnight guests	If a guest's stay hasn't been preapproved by roommate, or roommate doesn't know the guest, roommate may say No, end of discussion. Generally, try to let roommate know at least 2 days previous.
Smoker's Rights	No smoking in room, ever, by anyone. Smokers have the right to go outside. If you're on fire, stop, drop, and roll in hallway, not in room. We have sensitive IT equipment to protect.
Sleeping/waking arrangements	If a roommate is asleep, no noise (except quiet typing) is permitted. No changing the Alarm Clock time without other's permission.
Problem Solving	If a problem suddenly arises, mention it immediately. Mention the Big Six. Otherwise: Don't sulk, or complain a week later. Take the time to compose an email explaining the problem, why you feel as you do, etc., so you have a chance to think over and analyze the situation. Form a committee, take a "fact-finding" mission to Paris, and 5 months later, PowerPoint presentation. Popcorn, anyone? Free company mugs and T-shirts?
Additional Topics	If other requests, roommate must turn off choice of music. Notify when staying out / programming after 10 No friendly fire (against Slocum Hall, Deconstructive Marxists, etc.). Discussions yes, but not friendly fire, and never when others are present. Extra credit: Define the universe. Give three examples.