[Erratic]

Hello folks.

How y'all doing this fine evening?

I've created this thread as I wanted opinions from existing Lancaster students on whether we should share cookware, cutlery, dinnerware, utensils etc with other flat mates? I am a Muslim and I'm not sure whether I should share really, but I don't want to keep everything in my room and I don't want to be considered selfish even though they are my items. I am aware that others will bring some sort of cookware, cutlery etc.

Opinions?

[PlopNofear]

Everyone brings their own cutlery, plates, cooking stuff; in my flat anyway and in my friends flats. You have your own cupboards and drawers to keep your things in. I mean everyone one in your flat should be trustworthy enough to not use your things.

[Lizj]

Yeah, you have your own storage space in the kitchen and in my experience no-one used another person's stuff without asking first.
So long as you wash up and put away after a meal there shouldn't be a problem.
One thing you might like to think about, if it matters to you, is bringing some containers to store your food in the fridge, so that it doesn't end up next to some bacon or sausages etc. It depends how strict you are about such things.

[Erratic]

Thanks for answering my question. Appreciate it.

I've read that some students steal stuff too, would this, in your experience be true for the college you live in?

[affinity89]

(Original post by Erratic)
Thanks for answering my question. Appreciate it.

I've read that some students steal stuff too, would this, in your experience be true for the college you live in?

It depends on the individuals. I have lived in flats were people only use their own things and ask if they can borrow/use items before they take them. I've also lived with individuals who think you things are their things and use them repeatedly without asking [including one person who would never wash up after using your pots/pans and once kept a glass and plate of mine in his room for an entire term!].

Generally though, your flatmates should respect your belongings and you can help encourage that by putting them away when you have finished using them [in contrast to leaving them by the sink etc].


In terms of food theft, that happened a couple of times during my three years. Once or twice it was someone coming into the flat - due to the way the security was set up on my accommodation type - [they took wine and bacon lol]. Once or twice it was flatmates 'borrowing' entire items without asking. But, again, I think people are generally trustworthy and most wouldn't take your things without your permission.

[Tiffany_Robin]

(Original post by Erratic)
Thanks for answering my question. Appreciate it.

I've read that some students steal stuff too, would this, in your experience be true for the college you live in?

I live in Pendle Ghetto and have never had anything stolen, but I think I was really lucky to end up with such a nice flat. It has been known to happen.

[jerseymackem]

Slightly related to this, even though it's probably been asked already, what sort of things are there already in the kitchen? i.e. toaster, microwave, kettle etc.?

[affinity89]

(Original post by jerseymackem)
Slightly related to this, even though it's probably been asked already, what sort of things are there already in the kitchen? i.e. toaster, microwave, kettle etc.?

Usually, there is a toaster, microwave and kettle. A hob [electric], oven and grill.

[hazzypants]

I found no stealing of food really.

The odd bit of milk, butter, slice of bread here and there, but what's that between friends? It works both ways, if one of my flatmates borrowed milk, next time I made a cup of tea I asked for some milk back.

Also, don't bring too much stuff! You can always buy more from sainsburys when you get there if necessary

The less plates, knives forks etc you bring, the more washing up you do, ie the less dirty washing up left around for days annoying your housemates. Some of my housemates brought 5 bowls, plates etc... it's unecessary and annoying cos theyd use all their stuff up, leave it about the place for days and only wash up twice a week.

Also I lived in a townhouse of 12 people. We all brought a chopping board, cheese grater, knives, cullinder(sp), woks, frying pan, big pan, small pan..... it gets ridiculous! the house ends up full of dirty pots and pans, as people use theirs, and then use other peoples when theres are dirty. Living in a house of 5 next year, just having 1 wok, 2 frying pans, 2 big and small pans for us to all share. Takes up a lot less space!

[k9markiii]

(Original post by Erratic)
Hello folks.

How y'all doing this fine evening?

I've created this thread as I wanted opinions from existing Lancaster students on whether we should share cookware, cutlery, dinnerware, utensils etc with other flat mates? I am a Muslim and I'm not sure whether I should share really, but I don't want to keep everything in my room and I don't want to be considered selfish even though they are my items. I am aware that others will bring some sort of cookware, cutlery etc.

Opinions?

Bring you own utensils and pans, crockery and glasses. You don't need anything like kettles though. The only possible difficulty is measuring things like flour without scales luckily I had a measuring jug that does a very rough measurement in terms of volume.