We cannot agree on the official 'leftover' etiquette in our apartment.
By @hollyforsure · Petty or Nah
My roommate and I are trying to set house rules. I believe that any food in the main fridge (not in a personal marked bag) is fair game after 24 hours. He thinks all leftovers are off-limits unless explicitly offered.
The full story
We're trying to be proactive and write down some basic house rules to avoid future arguments. The food situation is a sticking point. My logic is that the main fridge is a shared space, and if food sits there for more than a day, it's becoming a science experiment and should either be eaten or tossed. they says it's a matter of principle—you don't touch what isn't yours without permission, period. He wants a system where we have to ask every single time, which seems inefficient. I just want a clear, simple rule that keeps the fridge from getting cluttered.
How people voted
- Side A — 35% (29 votes)
- Both — 34% (28 votes)
- Side B — 30% (25 votes)
Readers are split: “Side A” leads with 35% — 82 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@owenyk — lmao
@finn — Don't touch my food. Simple.
@ineswelp — I love the idea of a formal, written constitution for leftovers.
@ava — Why not just get a mini-fridge for your own room at this point?
@hankagain — I feel like you probably ate something of his and that's what started this whole 'proactive' conversation.
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