Roomates being extremely noisy at night

Student Lounge College Life
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<p>This is my first year staying away from home near campus, and it has been quite unpleasant. I am living in a house with about 6 other people, only one whom I know well. Most of my housemates are pretty respectful at night -- they don't slam the drawers, doors, or make other loud noises that jitter me awake. But then there's these two bad apples in our basket who seem to have no manners whatsoever. They treat every hour of the day like it's day time and completely ignore the fact that there might be people sleeping. Every single night I get woken up by drawers being slammed downstairs, doors being slammed shut, footsteps that seem to come from a herd of elephants, and the occasional drunken poker party. Their noise is really affecting my sleeping habits and pissing me off.</p>

<p>I've let it pass for the past few months, hoping that they would learn to have some respect. But it doesn't seem like they've learned anything. What would be the best way to approach these two bad apples, considering I only know them from staying in the same house with them?</p>

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<p>Mention that they’re a bit loud, and ask if they could keep it down. Especially if they wake you up, getting out of bed and asking nicely can help… tell them you’re trying to sleep and that they’re a bit loud, and could they please stop stomping/slamming things.</p>

<p>If you don’t want a confrontation, try getting earplugs. But talking is always worth a try.</p>

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<p>They’re not going to change spontaneously. You have to tell them that’s bothering you or they’ll think it’s fine. Just say, do you mind keeping it down at night, I’m trying to sleep. If they have a lot of parties, ask them to stick to weekends or nights when you don’t have to wake up early in the morning.</p>