Whether you like it or not, as students, you have to live with roommates after going to school or university. Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences, or easily one of the worst.【小题1】

Here are five tips for you to follow to avoid the common mistakes that make good roommate relationships worse.

Talking things out. 【小题2】 If something happens, sit down with your roommates and have a face- to-face conversation. Complaining about your roommates behind their hacks creates nothing but bad situation and general unhappiness.

【小题3】 Some roommates become the best of their friends, and some don't. Don't put pressure on yourself or your roommate to reach this level, especially when you first meet. Remember, you are trying to make a new friend, not frighten your roommate away. And if your roommate doesn't end up being your best friend, there is no need to worry about it.

Clean up after yourself. Or at least, keep your things on your side. 【小题4】 But being considerate with where you put your own things will help you avoid the arguments.

Ask before you take. This applies to food, clothes and anything else that you don't own. 【小题5】Even if you both agree to share everything you should still ask.