Roommate Notes

Let’s be honest – it’s probably best to talk with your roommates in person, but sometimes your schedule (or white-hot rage that can’t be spoken without apoplectic sputtering) gets in the way. That’s where Post-it® Super Sticky Notes come in. When you just can’t stand to say it to someone’s face, we’re here to help you communicate anyway.

Let’s look at some examples of how to write Post-it® Notes for your roommates.

Is your roommate having trouble putting dishes in the dishwasher, trash in the garbage can, or laundry in the hamper? Try enlightening them with a map from one location to the other. Ok, so maybe they won’t appreciate your cartographic skills, but you’ll probably get the point across.

Has your box of cereal gotten suspiciously lighter in the past few days? Missing a few eggs from your carton? Your name in marker on a Post-it® Super Sticky Note is a good way to mark your territory. Not very subtle, but then again, subtlety probably hasn’t been working so far, has it?

Has your roommate’s pizza box been on the floor for the last two weeks? Maybe they need a reminder it belongs to them. Add a handy note to help them remember it’s theirs. True, they still might not pick it up, but at least they’ll notice that you’re annoyed.

When all else fails, go bigger. If a regular 3X3 Post-it® Note isn’t getting the job done, go for a Post-it® Big Pad. They won’t be able to miss it. As for your message, sometimes it’s best just to tell the truth. Try an “I statement,” to make sure that you’re really communicating your feelings about the situation.