Honest. Honesty is a biggie; 99 percent of people want honest roommates. Honesty might encompass anything from coming clean about it if you accidentally damage something belonging to someone else to communicating clearly and respectfully about any issues you might be having with your roommates behavior.

What should I ask potential roommate?

Top 10 Questions to Ask a Potential RoommateHow often do you clean? Have you ever had any difficulty paying the rent on time? Do your friends come over often? Whats your typical schedule? Do you have pets? What indoor temperature do you like best? Do you think wed get along well? Do you smoke?More items •1 Aug 2018

How do I start a conversation with my roommate?

How to Talk to your Roommate for the First TimeMake contact! Introduce yourself! Clearly talk about who is going to bring what things for the room. Decide how you want to set up your beds, since youll need to notify IU that you want to do that before you arrive. Tell your roommate when you plan on moving in.7 Nov 2013

What should I say in my roommate bio?

Think about necessity versus preference, then write those down. Here are some examples: “I want a roommate who wants to go to sporting events with me” or “I value respecting each others personal belongings and space”. As a moderator for the Schools App, Ive seen plenty of roommate bios.