Resident Code of Conduct: Language Exercise cont.

With “Attendance at weekly house meetings is mandatory”  Instead of “Mandatory” language, empower resident choice with something like “I agree to attend weekly meeting.”

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With “Residents must clean up after themselves.”  Instead of “Must” use verbiage less dictatorial like “I agree to clean up after myself.”

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With “Clients are not permitted to have overnight guests.”  Instead of “Not permitted” language give the resident on sense of community using “Residents agree not to have overnight guests.”