problem w/ the neighbors

[janey83]

Last night, my roommate and I noticed a cigarette smell coming into our room that was very strong in the hallway. She said she saw a towel or something shoved under the doorway of 2 girls who live across from us. I looked in the hallway, and sure enough -- there was something under the doorway and I heard the girls spraying something to cover up the smoky smell. Anyway, so we're positive that they were smoking in their room (which is illegal on campus & could set off the fire alarm) -- but we didn't *see* anything, so whatever we tell the RA is heresy. We decided that if we smell the smoke again, we'll go to the RA...but does anyone have ideas about how I could go about this the right way? I really can't stand cigarette smoke (as most of you know) and I don't see why I should have to suffer and breathe it in because they're too lazy to go outside and smoke....but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

 

[crabcake]

smoking is the social thing to do ... pay it no mind.

 

[mAlice]

but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

Then mind your own business.

 

[kwillia]

And I was thinking today would be a quiet boring day...

 

[dmc854]

but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

BE a BIG tattletale????

 

[K_Jo]

Tell them to stuff Bounce sheets into an empty paper towel roll and blow the smoke into it.

 

[huntr1]

Last night, my roommate and I noticed a cigarette smell coming into our room that was very strong in the hallway. She said she saw a towel or something shoved under the doorway of 2 girls who live across from us. I looked in the hallway, and sure enough -- there was something under the doorway and I heard the girls spraying something to cover up the smoky smell. Anyway, so we're positive that they were smoking in their room (which is illegal on campus & could set off the fire alarm) -- but we didn't *see* anything, so whatever we tell the RA is heresy. We decided that if we smell the smoke again, we'll go to the RA...but does anyone have ideas about how I could go about this the right way? I really can't stand cigarette smoke (as most of you know) and I don't see why I should have to suffer and breathe it in because they're too lazy to go outside and smoke....but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but no cigarette is going to set off the fire alarm. Do you REALLY think they spent the $$ to upgrade the detectors to that HIGH degree of sensitivity after they changed the rules? Not gonna happen.

 

[Lenny]

...but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

Number 1. Stand up straight
Number 2. Stop biting your lower lip
Number 3. Open your dormatory door and step smartly across the hallway
Number 4. Knock sharply on the offenders' door
Number 5. When they answer the door inform them that the towels under their door, sprays, etc. is not keeping the smell of their tobacco from getting out into the hallway.
Number 6. Turn around and walk back into your room.

Make it their problem, not yours. If they want to get caught, they are assisting the RA by continuing to smoke in the dormatory.

 

[dems4me]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but no cigarette is going to set off the fire alarm. Do you REALLY think they spent the $$ to upgrade the detectors to that HIGH degree of sensitivity after they changed the rules? Not gonna happen.

I've never set off fire alarms...by smoking that is

 

[Ehesef]

Tell them to stuff Bounce sheets into an empty paper towel roll and blow the smoke into it.

Or you can fold several sheets over one end and rubber band them in place. That way they can put the end of the ciggy in the tube and the smoke directly from the cig will filter too...Ahhh the things I learned in high school...

 

[jwwb2000]

Either tell them not to do it or deal with it! And I am so sure you are going to obey all the rules while in the dorms right......That is what I thought!

 

[kwillia]

I've never set off fire alarms...by smoking that is

O I C... U come out of hiding for advice on smoking, but not for advice on sending flowers...

 

[Sharon]

but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

Then don't, because one day they'll get you back for something you did wrong.

If you must, go and talk to them about it. But they might just tell ya STFU.

 

[dems4me]

O I C... U come out of hiding for advice on smoking, but not for advice on sending flowers...

Sorry, I was out yesterday getting a waterpump replaced in truck and didn't read your request until this morning and you had it under wraps I use 1800 flowers and never had any complaints...

What is not too late, however, is my prayers... I will be directing them to your aunt and family.

 

[somdtard]

Last night, my roommate and I noticed a cigarette smell coming into our room that was very strong in the hallway. She said she saw a towel or something shoved under the doorway of 2 girls who live across from us. I looked in the hallway, and sure enough -- there was something under the doorway and I heard the girls spraying something to cover up the smoky smell. Anyway, so we're positive that they were smoking in their room (which is illegal on campus & could set off the fire alarm) -- but we didn't *see* anything, so whatever we tell the RA is heresy. We decided that if we smell the smoke again, we'll go to the RA...but does anyone have ideas about how I could go about this the right way? I really can't stand cigarette smoke (as most of you know) and I don't see why I should have to suffer and breathe it in because they're too lazy to go outside and smoke....but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

Can you please tell me why everytime something in your life doesn't go the way you want it, you come on the forums & ask for advice...either tell on them or stfu & deal with it.....

 

[K_Jo]

Can you please tell me why everytime something in your life doesn't go the way you want it, you come on the forums & ask for advice...

Doesn't everyone use the forums to get advice or just to vent from time to time? :shrug:

 

[AC/DC]

Last night, my roommate and I noticed a cigarette smell coming into our room that was very strong in the hallway. She said she saw a towel or something shoved under the doorway of 2 girls who live across from us. I looked in the hallway, and sure enough -- there was something under the doorway and I heard the girls spraying something to cover up the smoky smell. Anyway, so we're positive that they were smoking in their room (which is illegal on campus & could set off the fire alarm) -- but we didn't *see* anything, so whatever we tell the RA is heresy. We decided that if we smell the smoke again, we'll go to the RA...but does anyone have ideas about how I could go about this the right way? I really can't stand cigarette smoke (as most of you know) and I don't see why I should have to suffer and breathe it in because they're too lazy to go outside and smoke....but I honestly don't want to be become a little tattletale.

If you knock on the door, tell them that you can still smell the smoke and make it look like you're doing them a favor so they don't get into trouble, you'll be getting what you want and they'll think you're cool in the process........

 

[Peewee]

Can you please tell me why everytime something in your life doesn't go the way you want it, you come on the forums & ask for advice...either tell on them or stfu & deal with it.....

For real! Grow a set already!

 

[K_Jo]

If you knock on the door, tell them that you can still smell the smoke and make it look like you're doing them a favor so they don't get into trouble, you'll be getting what you want and they'll think you're cool in the process........

I agree, except they will only think she's cool if she walks over with a lit cigarette hanging out of the corner of her mouth.

 

[Tomcat]

Number 1. Stand up straight
Number 2. Stop biting your lower lip
Number 3. Open your dormatory door and step smartly across the hallway
Number 4. Knock sharply on the offenders' door
Number 5. When they answer the door inform them that the towels under their door, sprays, etc. is not keeping the smell of their tobacco from getting out into the hallway.
Number 6. Turn around and walk back into your room.

Make it their problem, not yours. If they want to get caught, they are assisting the RA by continuing to smoke in the dormatory.