A Group of Five Students Are Sharing a House

question 124

Multiple Choice

A group of five students are sharing a house.All of the students like to take long, hot showers in the morning, but when they do, there is not enough hot water for their housemates.Which of the following will be LEAST successful in getting the students to take shorter showers?

• A) Foster open communication that encourages a fair and equitable solution between the housemates.
• B) Find a neutral mediator.
• C) Negotiate hot water use online via an instant messenger.
• D) Reframe the hot water as a common good.

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