Roommate Rules

Today, at UT Tyler, I was in class... on tumblr. 

Class hadn't started yet! ;) I was early for the parking, and killing some time. I ran across a question about what makes a good roommate! We have come on the blog about a few personal experiences, but not the bare bones of what is generally good practice with living with someone that isn't family! 

1. Mind your noise, and if they’re being too loud ask them to turn their netflicks down, or whatever. Or text them something nice like, “Volume, bro. :)” 
2. Find out our methods of communication! The text didn't work? Try a note! A conversation! 
3. I solemnly swear I won’t be too messy. If we lose the path from the door to our beds we have problems with more than each other, the fire marshal, too. Ask them to clean with you! 
4. If it smells, don’t just shut the mini-fridge or leave the trash bag there. Do something about it. 
5. Don’t move or mess with their stuff. If things get messy, see rule two. 
6. Respect their space! This means their territory and their body. Without their consent, you can’t see or touch their anything. 
7. Take medicine for your health? Some meds are considered controlled substances, so know where they are located at all times. 
8. Maybe stash things you consider valuable (cash, SS card, meds) in that cabinet in your room. You can attach a combination lock that only you know the code to open. 
9. Wash your hands. Actually, that should have been rule number one. OHall’s many door handles are the perfect place to contract the flu. Don’t play, you need to be healthy to study/work/do what you do. 
10. Know the rules and policies for drinking on campus (dry) and be sure to stay safe.
11. Do unto your roommate as you would have them do unto you.

So, after a few different experiences, these are what I decided to highlight. Does anyone have any other suggestions?