Taking out the trash

CaseyLS · 11-21-2004, 09:56 AM

I hate to bring in petty BS but what do you guys think?

My roommate and I have a disagreement about how one of the household chores should be done. Basically he says taking out the trash and putting a bad in the trash can are two different jobs. He will take out the trash and then not put a bag in the can thus leaving me to do because if there is not a bag in the can he'll find one of the three in the apartment that does.

My arguement is, taking out the trash and putting a bag in the trash are part of the same job. It only takes 10 seconds to put a new bag in there. When I take out the trash, I always put in a new sack, that way if some one needs it is available for use.

CaseyLS

Jeff Ulmer · 11-21-2004, 09:58 AM

Part and parcel I say.

This is pretty petty by the way.

david stark · 11-21-2004, 11:14 AM

Thats why I love living on my own! The only downside is that the only person to blame for all the mess is me.

Malcolm R · 11-21-2004, 12:22 PM

How old is your roommate? 6? Pretty infantile attitude.

Yes, the chore of "trash" does include putting a new bag in the can. It takes all of 10 seconds.

That's like saying cleaning the dishes involves washing only. Someone else should rinse them.

Carlo Medina · 11-21-2004, 02:30 PM

Putting in a bag is PART OF taking out the trash.

Does he think flushing is part of taking a dump?

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CaseyLS · 11-21-2004, 09:25 PM

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Does he think flushing is part of taking a dump?

I thought about using that as an analogy.

He's nearly 22 but I guess he's too busy stroking his own ego because he has wealthy parents.

Ted Lee · 11-21-2004, 11:51 PM

with no offense to your roomie (okay, maybe a little) ....

he's a dork.

'nuff said...

Michael Hein · 11-22-2004, 02:55 AM

lol Its that big of a deal to put in a trash bag?

Your roomate sound like he is going to grow fangs and claws one day. Be prepared.

Caleb Penner · 11-22-2004, 03:07 AM

A habit I have is putting several (5-10) empty bags in the can before putting in a new bag. That way there are already bags there when the next person empties the can.

John Alvarez · 11-22-2004, 08:20 AM

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He's nearly 22 but I guess he's too busy stroking his own ego because he has wealthy parents.

Obviously he isn't getting any money or he would be living on his own. I hope you don't share a bathroom....

Moe Maishlish · 11-22-2004, 11:47 AM

Wow.

You'll learn in life that stuff like this isn't worth getting stressed out over. There are all kinda of people out there - part of the learning experience is meeting people like this guy who expect life to hand them things that other people see as petty and stupid.

If he doesn't want to put a bag in the can then yes, he's being a dick, but you're not his Mommy. Do it yourself and be done with it. 10 seconds is 10 seconds, and you & I know that it's gotta be done eventually.

You can take comfort in the fact that, one day, this kind of thing is going to come back & bite him in the ass in a situation & with a person that he has no control over.

Dont sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things.

Moe.