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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Enjoying both the diversity of thought and the recurring themes. For clarity; mom is only an observer. In this situation I myself would have replied “really looking forward to rooming together, no worries about the desk/bed -consider the window ones yours!” and I am widely recognized as a pushover by my circle. DD is not like me and shared the email saying this further raises her concerns about the assignment roommate after she went through her Instagram account and found no photos with same age friends (DD feels what she saw on future roommates Insta suggests an obsessive personality and a life void of friendships). DD imagined herself doing what sounds rude to me (ignoring request and deciding which bed/desk to occupy when she gets to the room).  DD said if future roommate asked she would just claim to have no knowledge of email request. To (pushover and very accommodating) me DD’s plan sounds awful and I am genuinely curious what others would elect to do in this situation.[/quote]

Ooh, tough spot. My DD had a similar vibe about her first-year roommate—it was clear from online photos that the roomie was lonely and socially awkward. She rolled with it and was kind, but her first thoughts were on target and it was a rough year. If your DD is getting those vibes and has an out, she should take it. That sounds callous, but her experience matters, too. [/quote]

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