Additional norms

Revision as of 11:32, 24 July 2024 by Janina (talk | contribs) (add more kitchen customs)

There are many things that we prefer to do in a certain way, but for whatever reason don't make it into the constitution, collective agreements, visitor infopage or any of the signs around the house. This page can act as a gathering place for those things. These norms are not rules: they can be edited by anyone at any time without process.

Toilets

  • we pee sitting down
  • check after you shit: brush if you gotta
  • if you finish toilet paper, butt towels or menstrual products, you are responsible for refilling

Bathroom

  • Clean the drain of the shower after use. One sheet of toilet paper should do.
  • Make sure the floor is not left wet. There is a towel dedicated for the floor.
  • Leave the shower head in its holder, pointing down.

Kitchen

  • don't wash up cups/plates/cutlery: use the dishwasher
  • keep sink clear at all times when you're not actively using it (applies to all sinks)
  • if people are preparing a communal meal, ask them before hanging out there
  • use the fan when frying
  • prepared food should only be left on the table during communal meal times, afterwards it goes to the stove above the oven, the fridge or the food shelf
  • when emptying a pot/pan/casserole/whatever of communal food, ideally clean it, but at least put it to the dirty dishes next to the sink

Uncategorized

  • don't leave wood wet: wipe up spills on tables
  • every time you ring the door bell, someone is distracted: take care you have a way back in without ringing
  • every time you call the house, someone is distracted: try to contact the person directly first
  • be thorough
  • don't leave a tiny bit of food—finish it! (and throw away the packaging / move pot or pan to washing up area)
  • behave in a way that we don't need to make any more rules