If you live with some rational people, call a house meeting and talk about it.
In that meeting, say 'I don't care who took the food, as long as they replace it and put it in the fridge, no questions asked'.
In that meeting, say 'I don't care who took the food, as long as they replace it and put it in the fridge, no questions asked'.
1. Accept that people will steal your milk. It's unavoidable and people don't usually care too much unless it's some kind of specialist brand.
2. People are far more likely to steal things that are ready to eat than things that need to be cooked beforehand. I've never had a stew stolen, but plenty of biscuits have disappeared.
3. If in doubt, store all your food in your room. If people go in there to steal food, you can say they're trespassing.
4. Be very clear on what food is yours. Put your stuff in containers that can't be mistaken for anybody else's, like green Tupperware or painted biscuit tins.
5. Try not to be too paranoid about it, else you'll be more of a target.
2. People are far more likely to steal things that are ready to eat than things that need to be cooked beforehand. I've never had a stew stolen, but plenty of biscuits have disappeared.
3. If in doubt, store all your food in your room. If people go in there to steal food, you can say they're trespassing.
4. Be very clear on what food is yours. Put your stuff in containers that can't be mistaken for anybody else's, like green Tupperware or painted biscuit tins.
5. Try not to be too paranoid about it, else you'll be more of a target.
Pee in it and laugh >
No there's not much without alienating everyone with labels and lines and notes.
I kept almost all dry stuff and nice stuff in my room, only what's needed in kitchen. Had my own fridge corner to make it more obvious it was *mine* and when it went missing.
On the off chance it does get bad, call a meeting. We had a very bad housemate for this and sadly continuous yelling didn't work - it just became a case of becoming better at hiding it or concealing it (in tupperware, under stuff).
No there's not much without alienating everyone with labels and lines and notes.
I kept almost all dry stuff and nice stuff in my room, only what's needed in kitchen. Had my own fridge corner to make it more obvious it was *mine* and when it went missing.
On the off chance it does get bad, call a meeting. We had a very bad housemate for this and sadly continuous yelling didn't work - it just became a case of becoming better at hiding it or concealing it (in tupperware, under stuff).
Original post by Inazuma
Pee in it and laugh >
No there's not much without alienating everyone with labels and lines and notes.
I kept almost all dry stuff and nice stuff in my room, only what's needed in kitchen. Had my own fridge corner to make it more obvious it was *mine* and when it went missing.
On the off chance it does get bad, call a meeting. We had a very bad housemate for this and sadly continuous yelling didn't work - it just became a case of becoming better at hiding it or concealing it (in tupperware, under stuff).
No there's not much without alienating everyone with labels and lines and notes.
I kept almost all dry stuff and nice stuff in my room, only what's needed in kitchen. Had my own fridge corner to make it more obvious it was *mine* and when it went missing.
On the off chance it does get bad, call a meeting. We had a very bad housemate for this and sadly continuous yelling didn't work - it just became a case of becoming better at hiding it or concealing it (in tupperware, under stuff).
Aww, that sucks. Might have to do the tupperware and label thing because I just think it is going to happen.. probably with those who don't have money to buy their own food.
Original post by SeanFM
If you live with some rational people, call a house meeting and talk about it.
In that meeting, say 'I don't care who took the food, as long as they replace it and put it in the fridge, no questions asked'.
In that meeting, say 'I don't care who took the food, as long as they replace it and put it in the fridge, no questions asked'.
Think that's another good idea.. communicating with them and such..
I worried about this before going to uni but it wasn't that much of a problem. There was one guy that nicked my milk quite a lot but when I called him up on it he didn't do it so much. It's good if you all have a specific shelf so it's very clear what food is yours - that means people can't use the excuse that they thought it was theirs. People aren't, in general, too bad and will stop if you tell them to, and / or promise to replace stuff.
Original post by Anaa95
Hi,
I'm going to be sharing a flat with 8 other people and just wanted to know if there are any advice on how to reduce arguments over food and also, ways to stop others from eating stuff that I brought for myself.
Thanks.
I'm going to be sharing a flat with 8 other people and just wanted to know if there are any advice on how to reduce arguments over food and also, ways to stop others from eating stuff that I brought for myself.
Thanks.
Don't be a dick about it. If other people are dicks about it, tell them to not be a dick about it.
Generally it is best to agree that some things are ok to share. Milk, butter, loo roll, washing up liquid. No-one wants to live in a kitchen where everyone has their own milk in the fridge with their name written on it, that's pathetic.
The one way to guarantee that everyone will steal your stuff is to make a big deal out of it and write your name on everything. That's passive aggressive and people will deliberately mess with it to get back at you.
This is just in anticipation, right?
I'd suggest relaxing a little (and try not to assume that all your flatmates will be broke plebs who steal food). Sure, maybe you'll get someone who takes some milk sometimes, but in all seriousness I doubt you'll be with anyone who's horrendous. Sure, you'll hear a lot of stories about people like that, but it's not a reality that it happens to everyone. Just be positive about who you're housed with, firstly.
However, on the off chance that it does turn out to be a horror story, I'd listen to the advice of these lovely people above me.
I'd suggest relaxing a little (and try not to assume that all your flatmates will be broke plebs who steal food). Sure, maybe you'll get someone who takes some milk sometimes, but in all seriousness I doubt you'll be with anyone who's horrendous. Sure, you'll hear a lot of stories about people like that, but it's not a reality that it happens to everyone. Just be positive about who you're housed with, firstly.
However, on the off chance that it does turn out to be a horror story, I'd listen to the advice of these lovely people above me.
Original post by DancingPianos
This is just in anticipation, right?
I'd suggest relaxing a little (and try not to assume that all your flatmates will be broke plebs who steal food). Sure, maybe you'll get someone who takes some milk sometimes, but in all seriousness I doubt you'll be with anyone who's horrendous. Sure, you'll hear a lot of stories about people like that, but it's not a reality that it happens to everyone. Just be positive about who you're housed with, firstly.
However, on the off chance that it does turn out to be a horror story, I'd listen to the advice of these lovely people above me.
I'd suggest relaxing a little (and try not to assume that all your flatmates will be broke plebs who steal food). Sure, maybe you'll get someone who takes some milk sometimes, but in all seriousness I doubt you'll be with anyone who's horrendous. Sure, you'll hear a lot of stories about people like that, but it's not a reality that it happens to everyone. Just be positive about who you're housed with, firstly.
However, on the off chance that it does turn out to be a horror story, I'd listen to the advice of these lovely people above me.
Thanks a lot and yeah it's just an anticipation because of what I've heard and just general concern.
But, I will take on your advice and maybee i'll let you guys know how it goes.
Original post by AlesanaWill
I worried about this before going to uni but it wasn't that much of a problem. There was one guy that nicked my milk quite a lot but when I called him up on it he didn't do it so much. It's good if you all have a specific shelf so it's very clear what food is yours - that means people can't use the excuse that they thought it was theirs. People aren't, in general, too bad and will stop if you tell them to, and / or promise to replace stuff.
Alright, I'll try and do this when we meet up , maybe they'll listen
Thanks anywayOriginal post by cole-slaw
Don't be a dick about it. If other people are dicks about it, tell them to not be a dick about it.
Generally it is best to agree that some things are ok to share. Milk, butter, loo roll, washing up liquid. No-one wants to live in a kitchen where everyone has their own milk in the fridge with their name written on it, that's pathetic.
The one way to guarantee that everyone will steal your stuff is to make a big deal out of it and write your name on everything. That's passive aggressive and people will deliberately mess with it to get back at you.
Generally it is best to agree that some things are ok to share. Milk, butter, loo roll, washing up liquid. No-one wants to live in a kitchen where everyone has their own milk in the fridge with their name written on it, that's pathetic.
The one way to guarantee that everyone will steal your stuff is to make a big deal out of it and write your name on everything. That's passive aggressive and people will deliberately mess with it to get back at you.
But isn't there a difference between being obvious and a dick? don't see why labeling is bad especially when some things may look alike..
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