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One of us moved to Delhi NCR for employment and has a very important message to share. Living in Delhi is so much fun, but it may be a little overwhelming at first. If you are in a PG in Delhi, you may be sharing living space with a roommate. And we speak from experience here; a roommate can make or break your life. So we felt, the below tips may come handy to all those who are a paying guest in Delhi.
Moving to Delhi, changing your house, and having a new roommate, sounds exciting, right?! Or does it make you slightly nervous as well? It is surely difficult to move to a new space and settle in, especially if you are migrating to a place that involves a huge cultural shift. For example, if you are someone who puts up in a different part of the country and is now going to stay in a PG accommodation in Delhi – it will involve adjusting to a different culture, cuisine, language, etc. But things would be easy if you would have someone by your side as your support system and for that, there’s no better person than your roommate. If both of you are new to staying in a PG in Delhi, you’ll understand each other’s situation well. Let’s have a look at certain tips on how you can settle in well with your roommate:
Communicate your Needs
As you’re becoming acquainted with your new roommate, assist them with getting to know you, what you need in your home life, and vice versa. It could be about the smallest things in your routine – for example, if you hit the bed early, let them know and request them to be careful about turning down the TV/music after you go to bed. Tell them before it turns into an issue and remind them tenderly if they overlook it.
This needs to work both ways-if they like to sleep at odd hours, let them. Make sure you don’t disturb them. Respect their privacy and their lifestyle choices.
Say ‘no’ When Required
You need to be friendly when your roomie approaches you for some help or calls on you to help finish something. Concurrently, it is as essential, to be honest. It’s one thing to have a go at something to support your roommate however, it’s another thing to commit and not complete something. In case you’re not sure of something, let them know before you commit! In numerous circumstances, overlooking your own needs can transform into hatred. It’s not your roommate’s fault that you said yes to something. Yet it might begin to feel like you aren’t communicating your feelings and wishes in the right way with them. Also, try to understand each other’s perspective rather than force things on them.
Coordinate in Purchasing and Sharing Things
You can spare a huge amount of time and cash if you and your roommate communicate effectively before purchasing some common necessities. You will likewise decrease squander. For instance, if there are two of you, you are likely to ensure that whatever you buy gets consumed, so you don’t wind up discarding or wasting it.
Spend Quality Time Together
It is essential to communicate with your roomie to build a lasting relationship. You both can catch up on coffee together and can talk about various things like your interests, likes, dislikes, etc. This way you both get to know each other better and it will help you settle in well. Also, make sure you set a particular time or activity in the day when you both can talk about everyday stories.
These are some of the ways through which you can settle in well with your roommate.
We have these inputs from Stanza Living. They are managed accommodation providers – www.stanzaliving.com. Stanza Living organises community programs where you can get to know your roommate/housemate better and can communicate with them in various ways. From ice-breaking sessions to social events, they help you with a host of activities to relax and grow together, creating a warm co-living environment.
Trust us; Delhi is a fun city to live. So, whether it is travel or studies, or employment, don’t forget to enjoy your stay.
Also Read: Experience Delhi under Rs. 500
I’ve stayed as a PG for my MBA studies and I could so relate to ur blog. You have perfectly mentioned all the survival points. It’s always better to communicate with ur roomies. This keeps the air clear
Good article and very helpful definitely in a new city and Sydney sharing your space with a new person can be quite overwhelming these steps are quite helpful
Your post made me realized a lot has changed in Delhi, long back in 2004 , how I wish it was like this.
Great tips to settle down well in Delhi. One of my friends is on the verge of moving there and is single. Will share your blog with her. I’m sure it’s gona be of great help.
Glad to know, our best wishes to your friend.
I have never shared my space and as you said it is intimidating for me. However I do like sharing rooms at hostels and I know it is not the same as the hostels have administration where as PG doesn’t. I would definitely like to try some day and see if I can adjust. And as you said communication is the right way to get around I think.
It could be a fun experience with the right kind of company.
This is an awesome blog and a really helpful blog for every outstation student. I was the hostler too in my student days and trust me initial days were pretty difficult in a new place with new people. But thankfully days passed happily.
One has to be very cautious as well as attentive when living a pg life. It makes you independent but that independence comes with its terms and conditions 🙂
This is like a rite of passage.
I remember having shared a PG room with another person in 2004-05. I had lived in hostels before so it didn’t really bother much. But personally I prefer not having to share the same space with others. I love my privacy.
That perhaps is the case with most people but not many have the option to go solo in a new city.
Privacy should be respected from both ways. I agree that communication is good and two way communication makes living together easy.
Can’t agree more.
This is a great post especially for young people who have less experience .
The pointers are very well described.