<p>Tell him you don't like smoke and to do it outside. Or, at the very least, blow the smoke out the window.</p>
<p>Smoke detectors are a non issue. Some of my floormates just wrap a plastic bag around them.</p>
<p>Does the ashtray have ashes in it? I think that would be a sign he is smoking in the room because chances are that he isn't carrying it outside with him. You can't make him stop smoking. If your trying really hard to get out of the room, try pulling the "someone I know just died from lung cancer"card and go for the asthma/allergic card too.</p>
<p>They gave me another room in the same quad with a very frail looking asian student who told he stayed up until 8am yesterday talking with friends on aim. I don't know what I should do--go to this room (asian dude who seems somewhat messy but was in deans list and appears to be a good/active student, but goes to bed veery late), or stay here (cigarette smoke has bothered me in the past and roomate is going to community college next semester because he can't handle the work, but is organized, quiet, and goes to bed at most 1 am). The reason I am having this dilemma is because I like going to bed 11:30 pm at the latest.</p>
<p>So, what do you guys think would be the better situation to work with?</p>
<p>PS. I went over the new room around 12:30 and the dude was still in pijamas sleeping.</p>
<p>You can always get an eye mask or tell the guy to go talk on AIM in the community area. I don't see a problem with sleeping late on weekends and people usually stay up later on weekends.</p>
<p>Does it matter that the smoker is leaving for next semester? It's not like you were stuck with the guy for all of college. Chances are that you will have to get a new roomate next semester no matter what.</p>
<p>You sound like your going to have a problem with any roomate you ever get. Part of being in college is learning the compromise and deal with problems.</p>
<p>Lol. Why can't I get the perfect roomate (ie. a clone of myself)???</p>
<p>I know, but it is just that I have never "clicked" with any of my roomates. I am an average low key person so it is weird when someone is doing strange things like staying up too late/watching tv all day/ or whaterver. It does matter to me because if I go along with the room change, it will be my forth roomate in 3 semesters! Therefore, I just want to get a stable, compatible roomate and not have to worry about frivilous things. </p>
<p>I do have an eye mask, so let's see how it works. Just curious, I was going to propose having the main light turned off at exactly midnight on weekdays--does this sound reasonable? I typically go to bed at 11:30 on my ideal schedule.</p>
<p>Doesn't your school have a questionaire where they ask what type of person you are, your sleeping & study habits and what type of person you'd like?</p>
<p>You might wait until a week night goes by before you start setting rules. He may also go to bed at 11:30 and wake up earlier on weekdays. Just see how it goes and then you can make rules.</p>
<p>i think it does, but only for frosh, I am a transfer. Yeah, I don't think setting some basic rules will be a problem.</p>
<p>I think next year you should get a single or an apartment next year if you have been through that many roommates...</p>
<p>Lol, I don't know anyone who goes to bed by 11:30. My room mate has the weirdest sleeping habits as well. I'll deal with it since their is no confrontation between us.</p>
<p>yeah, I that is probably a good idea. And what time I am supposed to sleep when I have 8 am classes?????</p>
<p>We can't tell you that specific of information. I got 8 am classes a couple days a week, and usually go to bed around 12:30. I just can not fall asleep earlier if I try. This is college for you.</p>
<p>Um, apparently my roomate does not sleep at night. Oxy, how do you plan on dealing with the issue with your roomate?</p>
<p>Since this is college there will be many nights that you need to stay up late to study or do research, I don't think you can make a blanket rule of bedtime at 11:30. If your roommate has the lights out and is just on the computer get some good earplugs and an eyemask. Maybe a white noise machine too.</p>
<p>Yeah, that will have to do it for now. I will make sure the lights get turned of at the stroke of 12.</p>
<p>If he's smoking inside the room, hidden camera, ASAP. I'd say take the room with the other nonsmoker guy. Get an eye mask for sleeping, but you can't hold your breath while you're in your room.</p>
<p>My roommate uses a desk light. It is kinda of bright, but it is a good compromise. This is about as good as it is going to get.</p>
<p>Suck it up, buddy. As long as he isn't smoking in the room, there is nothing you can do and you said yourself that besides the smoking issue, you two get along pretty well. His smoking doesn't even sound like it poses any kind of health risk to you anyway. Definitely don't take the advice of the dolt who told you to start coughing really loudly. That will drive him crazy and if I were in his place, I'd blow an extra big puff of smoke right in your face if you did that. Oh, and don't go for the hidden camera either. That is just creepy and probably punishable by your school, not to mention illegal!</p>
<p>Anyway, I think you should just talk to your roommate honestly. Ask him if there are any habits that you have that bother him. Then, share your concerns, and hope he complies. And he should, if he has any decency. Sure, you'll smell smoke on his clothes or even in the room every now and then. But that is the price of living with roommates.</p>
<p>futurenyu, I went with that. So, I moved already--thanks for the advice everyone. Hidden camera lol. So far it is going without any problems. The dude just does not sleep at night (it's his personal choice) but I just wear a mask and some earplugs so that hasn't been an impact on my sleep cycle yet. Like oxy mentioned, it is about as good as it is going to get. Next semester I will probably switch to a better dorm, so it would be interesting to see what that has in store--fifth roomate, maybe he will be a normal human being with healthy habits.</p>
<p>Lol, you should understand by now people don't go to bed as early as you do in college. You will be lucky to meet someone with your habits next year. I hope things are working out for you although.</p>
<p>Annoying thing about my roommate: He never looks at me when he talks. I was sick as hell this last week with the flu. When I said I felt better this morning he simply said "good" while looking straight at his computer. Drove me crazy.</p>