Respond to a Situation · #RTS1-042
Bathroom Cleaning Roster
The situation
You share a flat with two other students and agreed on a cleaning roster when you moved in. For the past month, your flatmate has skipped their turn to clean the bathroom, and you have ended up doing it yourself. Speak to your flatmate: explain the problem and suggest a fairer way to share the cleaning.
Model answer
Hey, have you got a minute? I wanted to chat about the cleaning roster. I've noticed that over the last few weeks the bathroom hasn't been done on your turn, so I've been cleaning it myself to keep the place tidy. I know you've been busy with work, but it's starting to feel a bit unfair. Could we maybe swap to a simpler system, like each of us taking one room for the whole month instead of rotating weekly? That way it's easier to remember. Let me know what you think.