The Dish Dilemma

When Housemates Don’t Do Their Dishes


From Cup of Recipes Issue #258

3 Ways to handle the dish dodging housemate when asking doesn't work

We’ve all been there. When asking doesn’t work, try these (real student-tested) moves. We ranked them from high-to-low based on potential confrontation level. Choose the one that won’t start World War III.

📦 Free Delivery (High): Box their dirty plate and cutlery and place outside their room.

🥺Dish Adoption Center (Medium): Note on their plate. “Lonely dish seeks caring owner. 💖”

🧽Biohazard Reset (Low): Clean the plate yourself. Then leave a note: Only you can save this from mutating again. 👀”

Have a suggestion, story, or a strategy that worked? Share in the comments.📣

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