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Living with Roommates / Flatmates / Housemates

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Living with Roommates / Flatmates / Housemates

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Roommate vs. Flatmate vs. Housmate

Flatmate = British Roommate = North American.

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Have you lived with people that aren't your family or partner before?

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If you have, where did you find your flatmates?

TV EXAMPLES

Friends Sesame Street - Bert & Ernie Two and a Half Men The Big Bang Theory

PROS

Rent Savings Split Bills Table for Two More Space Peace of Mind/Friendship

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Which of these would be the most important for you?

CONS

Compromise Limited Financial Control Sharing Damaged Goods/Messes Different Spending Priorities

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Which of these would be most difficult for you?

CROSS-CULTURES FLATMATES

Norms, Values, Culture -- 1. Be mindful and tolerant 2. Be more realistic 3. Be respectful and fair 4. Learn more about the culture & communicate 5. Set rules and boundaries 6. Solve the problems 7. Embrace differences with bonding

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Have you ever lived with cross-cultural roommates?

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Tell us about a bad flatmate you or a friend had. What happened?

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What tips do you have for living with flatmates/roommates?

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What is the most important thing for choosing a place to live?

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I want to be within walking distance to...

RENTAL CONTRACT

The Parties: Landlord and Tenant The Term: Duration, Month-to-Month Money: Rent and Security Deposit What's included? Are pets allowed? Rules of the tenancy. What happens with damages? What happens at renewal?

WHO SHARES?

Not just students & young professionals More people are lifetime renters Coming out of relationships and "priced out"

HOMESHARE

UK Organisation to match elderly people who need some extra help with younger people who need cheaper rent and can lend a hand 10 hours a week. -helps you stay independently at home for longer -provides affordable accommodation at a time of record housing shortages and high rent -gives you and your loved ones peace of mind

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Full Video Duration: 44 minutes
Aired: over 1 year ago

Roommate vs. Flatmate vs. Housmate

TV EXAMPLES

PROS

CONS

CROSS-CULTURES FLATMATES

RENTAL CONTRACT

WHO SHARES?

HOMESHARE

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