Few things can be as disappointing as looking forward to eating your leftovers all day long, skipping the cafeteria and then realizing that your roommate ate them while you were at class! If you’re got a food-snatching roomie, consider these five ways to tell your roommate to stop swiping your grub.
Move Your Stuff to Your Own Mini Fridge
Hey, remember the mini fridge that your grandma gave you as a graduation present? You might not have used it since your dorm days, but it might be time to break it out again. Then, you can keep your food under your watchful eyes in your room. Plus, your roommate is sure to get the hint.
Label Everything
Find that lonely sticky notepad from your desk drawer, and label your food. ALL your food. It’s sure to add a different look to your fridge, and your roommate can’t say that she didn’t know better.
Gripe to Your Other Roommates
Got other roommates? True to form, someone will give the food thief the message if you fuss about it long enough. Plus, they’ll know to keep an eye on their grub, too.
Buy Stuff Your Roomie Doesn’t Like
Does your roommate hate seafood with a passion? Seems like it’s time to stock up on tuna, then. Hey, it’s cheap enough for your broke-college-kid budget, too. Plus, the revenge will be when your roommate has to suffer through the fishy smell.
Send a Passive-Aggressive Text
Why confront your roommate when you can do things the passive-aggressive way? Send a text (or leave a note) that says, “Hey! Thanks a lot for eating my leftover chicken melt.” Just don’t get mad if your roommate sends you back a “You’re Welcome!” and an emoji.
Do you have a roomie who won’t give his (or her) paws off of your grub? What did you do about it?
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