Roomate choice: female Viet girl or French dude?

[Cheetah]

^^^

She will run away when he brings home other girls and push for a threesome. If she's then still around she might just be a keeper.

 

[Sonsowey]

I had a female roomate and it was a positive experience. The worst thing was she took really long showers in the morning, but besides that she worked and was out a lot, really never bothered me, kept tidy, when we did talk it was pleasant and friendly. Never banged, or really hung out with her.

Of course, it seems like I was really lucky.

 

[WestIndianArchie]

I'll have the French guy (he might be Italian, can't tell from the name) coming over next week to discuss terms. The Viet chick is pretty desperate to find a house, but yeah after what's been said here I think I better steer clear.

Great advice on here though! Thanks for the long post @Iknowexactly

On the plus side, if she's straight from the motherland, she might cook!

WIA

 

[StrikeBack]

On the plus side, if she's straight from the motherland, she might cook!

WIA

Zero chance of that. A Viet girl who gets sent to study in Paris has to be from a filthy rich family back in the motherland, and she'd have had maids doing everything for her since she was born. $10 says she probably doesn't know how to boil water and make instant noodles.

The stereotype of sweet Asian girls who cook & clean comes from the middle and low class ones in their native countries, not the elites who send their children overseas to study. The latter are even more useless than your average white girl.

 

[Dalaran1991]

On the plus side, if she's straight from the motherland, she might cook!

WIA

Zero chance of that. A Viet girl who gets sent to study in Paris has to be from a filthy rich family back in the motherland, and she'd have had maids doing everything for her since she was born. $10 says she probably doesn't know how to boil water and make instant noodles.

The stereotype of sweet Asian girls who cook & clean comes from the middle and low class ones in their native countries, not the elites who send their children overseas to study. The latter are even more useless than your average white girl.

That's actually not too far from the truth. Jesus back at the time I was at my filthy rich college in USA there was this Chinese girl who didn't know that you have to close the shower curtain while showering and fucking flooded the goddamn toilet at the hotel we were staying. And she did that TWICE!!! When we had to told her bitch was like "Oh I didn't know!"... Wonder if she even wipes her ass herself growing up

Yeah now that I recall that I think I'll take any guy over a girl.

This Viet girl might not be THAT bad, she's from middle upper class, but zero chance of her cooking and cleaning, I would be happy she doesn't leave her panties lying around the bathroom.

Oh and if a woman can't cook better than I do, she isn't allowed to touch my kitchen. Food and booze is fucking sacred.

 

[Dalaran1991]

Update:

Posted the ad on some more site, specifiying that I want someone who is respectful, private and quiet during the week, but that I dont mind having friends over or parties during the weekend.

Another French dude applied. He s 28 got a steady job, is an amateur photographer and looks quite old school classy.

First French dude is in Finance. Will also be working an internship, seems to be the cheery type.

So, thread has turned to: finance dude or amateur photographer dude?

I bet 100% vote on the photographer? He probably is better at getting pussies and might even helped me shoot some good photos for Tinder at discount?

 

[djjunior]

I lived with a French dude for 6 months out in Switzerland. He was cool and good with women. Definitely could be a good wingman if he's the outgoing type. I find when you make things clear about sharing food/ cleaning up from the beginning then life becomes much more easier, especially if your particular on your diet/food choices and keeping a clean crib.

 

[Geomann180]

When I moved out into my own place and find I need roommates, I'm going to list "must know a good pet shop" under list of requirements for applicants.

G

 

[AneroidOcean]

Update:

Posted the ad on some more site, specifiying that I want someone who is respectful, private and quiet during the week, but that I dont mind having friends over or parties during the weekend.

Another French dude applied. He s 28 got a steady job, is an amateur photographer and looks quite old school classy.

First French dude is in Finance. Will also be working an internship, seems to be the cheery type.

So, thread has turned to: finance dude or amateur photographer dude?

I bet 100% vote on the photographer? He probably is better at getting pussies and might even helped me shoot some good photos for Tinder at discount?

You're going to need to meet them or at least talk to them on the phone (maybe Skype). It's really imperative in a roommate that you can get along with their personality and also that you cover all the things that could potentially conflict (things that would bother either of you such as dirty dishes left out, noise, etc...)

I also highly, HIGHLY recommend that you enter into a lease agreement with your landlord that allows you to sublet. This way you can ultimately control who stays in "your" place. Also a good idea to run a credit check on people. People who have shitty credit are generally not that responsible.

 

[Dalaran1991]

Update:

Posted the ad on some more site, specifiying that I want someone who is respectful, private and quiet during the week, but that I dont mind having friends over or parties during the weekend.

Another French dude applied. He s 28 got a steady job, is an amateur photographer and looks quite old school classy.

First French dude is in Finance. Will also be working an internship, seems to be the cheery type.

So, thread has turned to: finance dude or amateur photographer dude?

I bet 100% vote on the photographer? He probably is better at getting pussies and might even helped me shoot some good photos for Tinder at discount?

You're going to need to meet them or at least talk to them on the phone (maybe Skype). It's really imperative in a roommate that you can get along with their personality and also that you cover all the things that could potentially conflict (things that would bother either of you such as dirty dishes left out, noise, etc...)

I also highly, HIGHLY recommend that you enter into a lease agreement with your landlord that allows you to sublet. This way you can ultimately control who stays in "your" place. Also a good idea to run a credit check on people. People who have shitty credit are generally not that responsible.

Solid advice. I talked to my landlord about sublet but that means I have to be financially responsible for the entire apartment, which in France requires you to have some sort of "guarantee", similar to credit requirements in USA. Meaning if I want to rent the apartment in my name and then sublease, I need to gain minimum 4k/month in order to meet the credit requirements. In France that's equal to high upper middle class.

I've got some huge problems with a temporary roommate lately. Fucker swore up and down he will be respectful and shit, but he brings people over all the fucking time, throw trash all over the place and leave dishes unwashed for weeks!!!

Is there anything we could do to screen if the roommate will be responsible for the promises he made at the beginning? In France the leasing laws are ridiculous! Once you have signed a contract to rent a room with someone, neither you nor the landlord could kicks him out even if he burns down the house or does not pay rent for half a year. I'm not even half-joking. If you kick him out by force it's illegal. It's illegal for him to stay, but to get him out you have to go through processes that last for years and shit tons of $.

 

[polar]

If he's renting from you and especially if you have written house rules into the contract, shouldn't you be able to restrict access to his guests?


Standard stuff:
-Ask for landlord references or roommate references (less reliable), proof of income, credit check
-Ask for a large deposit and write in financial penalties into the sub lease contract, and document everything


The stuff you shouldn't do
-Be a hardass / terrible landlord
-Prank his ass
-Make plausibly deniable verbal threats
-Make friends with the mob
-Plant a kilo of coke in his room

Note: don't know French system, not a lawyer

 

[DarkTriad]

You can't let her live there for just a week or so, helping out a friend of a friend who is in need. In the meantime make sure that you get to bang her. When the French/Italian guy moves in, the girl should already be out but kept in your rotation.

Even if you don't succeed to bang her, at least you've made a week worth of rent assuming that she can move in immediately.

Being a friend of a friend should be good social proof.

This is the way to go...she can stay for a week while she finds a permanent place. Sets the tone as a guest instead of an equal with obligations from you. She'll be eager to get/keep your goodwill, and that will keep the momentum in your favor.

 

[DarkTriad]

Update:

Posted the ad on some more site, specifiying that I want someone who is respectful, private and quiet during the week, but that I dont mind having friends over or parties during the weekend.

Another French dude applied. He s 28 got a steady job, is an amateur photographer and looks quite old school classy.

First French dude is in Finance. Will also be working an internship, seems to be the cheery type.

So, thread has turned to: finance dude or amateur photographer dude?

I bet 100% vote on the photographer? He probably is better at getting pussies and might even helped me shoot some good photos for Tinder at discount?

Photog 100%

 

[monster]

LOL don't pick a roommate based on what a forum tells you.

YOu have to talk to them, have a beer together and call references.

 

[Dalaran1991]

LOL don't pick a roommate based on what a forum tells you.

YOu have to talk to them, have a beer together and call references.

I'm meeting up with each candidate personally.

Still a good idea to have some feedback. Lots of the answers here are gold advice already.

 

[Alpha_Romeo]

Use the meet-up to determine whether the potential tenant has their shit together, as this will increase the likelihood that the person is responsible (will pay rent on-time, won't be a PITA to live with).

• Things to be on the lookout for:
• Lateness/tardiness
• Dresses like a slob/has poor hygiene
• Makes excuses/blames others for own shortcomings/fails to follow up on commitments/indecision
• Likes reality TV

You may have to use some indirect questioning (shit test, baby ) to suss out the answers to some of these, and there are probably other things to keep an eye out for.

 

[Esus]

OP, did you end up choosing a roommate ?

 

[the Thing]

Update:

Posted the ad on some more site, specifiying that I want someone who is respectful, private and quiet during the week, but that I dont mind having friends over or parties during the weekend.

Another French dude applied. He s 28 got a steady job, is an amateur photographer and looks quite old school classy.

First French dude is in Finance. Will also be working an internship, seems to be the cheery type.

So, thread has turned to: finance dude or amateur photographer dude?

I bet 100% vote on the photographer? He probably is better at getting pussies and might even helped me shoot some good photos for Tinder at discount?

I'd go with the finance dude, get close then pitch myself at his company, IF he has any decent career prospects. Otherwise go with the guy who can pay.

 

[Brodiaga]

I'd go with the finance dude, get close then pitch myself at his company

Unless he is in a position of power, there is not much point (and if he was, he wouldn't be looking for a roommate). He is just a cog in the wheel. All he can do is submit a referral resume. Most companies pay employees for referrals, so he'll probably agree to submit one even if he isn't OP's roommate as long as OP doesn't offend him by rejection (for example "i chose another candidate" instead of "old roommate moved back in, sorry")

 

[Bolly]

Wish I had seen this sooner. Do not ever live with a woman, unless she's the mother of your children. Especially if she's even remotely fuckable. You may give in. Whether she's a pretty girl or troglodyte, don't do it. Period. This is how I got trapped into my LTR of 6 years. First, I moved in with a girl. Then I started banging said girl. Then because we were living together and banging, it made for an instant exclusive relationship. Next thing you know, you've lost your soul.

OP, keep your place a bachelor pad. Don't let a girl invade your space. If you give a mouse a cookie, it will always come back for more.