-- Posted by AlexRox at 5:30 pm on May 23, 2008 I was just accepted to a residential high school, I'm 16, and I'm really anxious about meeting my new roommate... would you happen to have any tips on making a good first impression, and how to act during the first few weeks? -- Posted by sotayuki at 5:31 pm on May 23, 2008 be ur self. -- Posted by robdude at 5:31 pm on May 23, 2008 Be yourself, nothing phony -- Posted by sexytinkerbelle at 5:31 pm on May 23, 2008 like yourself dont put on an act for anybody -- Posted by Redrosid at 5:33 pm on May 23, 2008 Quote: from robdude at 5:31 pm on May 23, 2008 Be yourself, nothing phony unless of course you are a complete fucking slob, as i am. try to be neat and tidy, not neat-freak, but decently tidy. any nasty weird habits you have keep to yourself. -- Posted by greatescape at 5:43 pm on May 23, 2008 Be yourself....but be outgoing. -- Posted by JEWmander at 5:43 pm on May 23, 2008 be yourself, dude. don't try to hard. -- Posted by JadedIcara at 5:44 pm on May 23, 2008 If you have an overbearing personality or any weird quirks, try to downplay them until you can create a relationship with your roommate where that's a little more acceptable. Be clean, courteous, etc. -- Posted by mirandaxxrad at 5:47 pm on May 23, 2008 how would you want your roommate to act when they first meet you. -not walking around like half naked -noy cursing nd swaring -just being themselves -not trying to impress anyone becuase your gonna be living with him, so hes obviously gonna find out who you actaully are -- Posted by sweetlena at 9:09 pm on May 25, 2008 Communicate. As in any relationship, living with someone requires a great deal of work. Communication is key in making the relationship work well long-term, or even for a short time. Be upfront about your expectations. Set boundaries and stick with them. This applies to food, clothes, possessions, loud activities, use of common areas, parties, quiet hours, cleaning responsibilities, and so on.