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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Lifestyle
Poppy Noor

Staying at home: tell us about your exasperating housemates

‘Is everything clean now?’
‘Is everything clean enough now?’ Photograph: Petri Oeschger/Getty Images

We all know the situation. It’s been little more than a week since the WHO declared a coronavirus pandemic, and suddenly that housemate who would normally happily eat dinner from the floor is demanding that people disinfect each individual finger whenever they breathe.

“One hour into all my housemates working from home, and the beef about who’s typing too loudly has begun,” said the Guardian’s Niamh McIntyre.

People have live-tweeted working from cupboards; lamented at the difficulty claiming a a room for a conference call at the moment; and shared some unexpectedly fun stories about their surprise new co-workers.

We want to know how you’re faring. Do you have an annoying housemates who just became even more insufferable? How do you cope?

In the open thread below, send us your worst stories, tips and tricks, and anything that might make us laugh.

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