This post is dedicated to Quad E’s favorite resident, Little Ben! Without further ado, let me give you a few hints on interacting with other human beings in a graceful and appropriate manner (since, your parents seem to have failed to instill these skills):
1) When you take a shower in the morning, make sure you do the following: 1) Flush the toilet after you use it (you’re getting better at this– keep it up!) 2) turn on the ceiling fan (that’s what it’s there for, and it stops the bathroom from becoming a sauna!) 3) close the shower curtain behind you (did you not see the sign posted next to the shower?).
2) When you encounter another human being, it is often appropriate to exchange greetings. For example, in the morning, if another human being approaches you and, in his own language, bids you “good morning,” the appropriate response is to counter “good morning,” and perhaps inquire as to his/her state of being with a “how are you?” Unfortunately, “Yup” simply isn’t an appropriate or adequate response when someone bids you a good morning.
I don’t mean for this to be especially mean-spirited, but rather an encouraging exhortation to try to interact with those given the distinct pleasure of sharing your resident hall in such a way that you are well received and liked.
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