The most important things to remember when living in a shared house in Tokyo

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Share house Tokyo:

Living in a sharing house can be exciting and irritating, in equal measure. With the help of these helpful hints, you can tilt the scales in your favor.

1. Engage in honest conduct.

If everyone signs the lease, you will all have the same rights, even if one person is paying more money for a larger room. Everyone is accountable for their portion of the rent, as well as the upkeep of the bond and any responsibilities assigned to them.

 

1. You are your own maid

If you make a mess, it is your responsibility to clean it up after you're done. It might be helpful to set up a roster in communal areas so that those who are less driven can be nudged and everyone can be held accountable. If you know someone who enjoys cleaning the refrigerator, see if there is anything else you can do for them in exchange — a chore marketplace.

3. Have a discussion about the meal.

Some roommates choose to pool their resources, while others would rather fend for themselves. It's possible that a kitty for common necessities like bread will operate. Establishing clear food limits early on will help you minimize conflict as well as the possibility of milk being spilled.

Early on, you should establish clear boundaries about eating.

 

4.Act as though everything in the share house belongs to you, even if it doesn't.

Even though you brought the couch, the coffee table should really be considered your housemate's property. Do not leave any ring marks on her table if you do not want her to consume food on your couch. If you want to reduce stress, be sure to treat everyone's belongings with same respect.

5. Keep it down

You won't believe how far noise can travel, especially in a building with multiple stories. People who study or work rotating shifts are likely more susceptible to background noise than others. Take aware of rooms with thin walls, and treat the eardrums of others the same way you would want them treated.

6. Make sure others know where you are and what you're doing.

Nobody is perfect, and we all have our ups and downs, but none of us can read minds (unless you happen to be living with a psychic). It's important to avoid sending the incorrect impression by slamming doors and seeming glum. Just say that you aren't feeling it, and then make your way to wherever it is that you need to be.

You should excuse yourself and go to wherever it is that you need to be if you are not feeling it.

7. Don't get worked up over the insignificant things

Learning life skills such as group mediation, being calm under pressure, and of course, empathy are all things that may be gained from living in shared housing. Learning how to manage other people's interests while keeping your own in check is a skill that will make you a better person overall as well as a better housemate.

8. Establish a precedent

Every enjoyable sharing home has its traditions, whether it be Taco Tuesday or Crafternoon, for example. The term "sharing housing" does not just have to relate to the physical location of your living quarters; it may also refer to shared endeavors, aims, and experiences.

9. Have a direct conversation with the person instead of posting passive hostile

comments online or using Facebook Post-it notes; this will simply make the situation more difficult. Tell those who are involved in the situation face to face if something is incorrect. They might not recognize the issue, thus they won't give up until you have a conversation with them. Talk it out as soon as you can to prevent the problem from festering.

10. Step outside your comfort zone

Meeting a fantastic variety of interesting people is one of the many wonderful benefits of living in a shared house. You will have a much better chance of success in life if you make an effort to have an understanding of a variety of viewpoints and ways of life. This will also likely make your life a lot simpler at home.