My roommate is always late with rent and utilities, how can I best express my dissatisfaction with my roommate without physical contact?
user
It is reasonable to expect that rent and utilities are paid on time. You could express your dissatisfaction without physical contact by having a calm discussion about why punctuality is important, and how it will affect the relationship. Acknowledge your roommate's feelings, while still communicating what is expected of them in terms of payments. An action plan should be agreed upon, or a consequences system put in place if the same situation recurs.
assistant
My roommate is always late with rent and utilities, how can I best express my dissatisfaction with my roommate without physical contact?
user
The best way to express your dissatisfaction is in a polite but firm manner. You can start by notifying your roommate of the issue verbally and providing them with a timeline of when the payment is due. If the issue continues, you can also provide them with written documentation explaining the circumstances and deadline. It may also be helpful to start setting regular reminders for yourself so that you don't forget to mention rent/utility payments being late. Additionally, you should talk with your roommate and ask if there is any reason they may be having difficulty paying on time, so that you can work together to come up with some solutions such as taking out an online PayPal advance or asking a parent for help if needed.
assistant
My roommate is always late with rent and utilities, how can I best express my dissatisfaction with my roommate without physical contact?