At an Italian shelter.The social worker requests a talk with Sunday, a young migrant of Nigerian origin because, Azizullah, his roommate of Afghani origin has complained that he prays at night, preventing him from sleeping properly. During the talk, Sunday reveals the presence of a kettle that Azizullah keeps in their bedroom. The internal regulation states that, among others, the respect of the other residents is important for a good and peaceful coexistence.
Throughout the talk, the social worker tries to make Sunday understand the importance of respecting other residents and reads again, together with the young migrant, the shelter regulations. The social worker reminds him of the importance of observing the regulations in a community-based facility.
Goodmorning!
Goodmorning Sunday! Come in and sit down!How are you?
Fine, thanks! Why did you call me?
Well, I called you because it’s the third time that your roommate has complained to his social worker that you have been praying at night. This wakes him up and he can’t get back to sleep. Is this correct?
Yes, of course. I have to pray at night. It’s my religion and I have to do it.
Of course you have the right to pray and Azizullah also has the right to rest without being woken up in the middle of the night. Also, he has to get up in the morning to attend the Cook Assistant course, so he needs to have a good night’s sleep. If you have to pray at night, you can do it outside your room.
Me too, in the morning I have the right to sleep until my alarm rings.
But he gets up, makes noise and prepares tea in a kettle…
What? Is he aware that it is strictly against the internal regulation to keep electric plates, kettles or similar items in bedrooms?
Hmmm… (the young migrant mumbles something)
Maybe it would be a good idea to read the internal regulation with you and Azizullah again. You accepted and signed the rules when you entered. (He picks up the internal regulation and starts reading)
Ok, I hear you. Should I look for Azizullah?
No, I’ll look for him as soon as we have finished our talk. So: "Life in the shelter is community-based and each person must clean and keep their room tidy. Furthermore, every guest must take care of keeping the common areas clean while respecting the rules of good neighbourliness.
Do not use high-volume radios.
Do not damage objects and furniture.
Do not eat meals in common areas or in bedrooms but only in the room assigned for this purpose.
Absences of more than 48 hours must be reported to the responsible staff member".
Is everything clear so far?
Yes, go on.
And finally "Agree with your respective roommate on the moments of shared life respecting the other person’s needs".
I see, so I will pray outside of my bedroom at night and Azizullah will prepare his tea in the kitchen instead of the bedroom.
It seems like a good compromise. May I also remind you that we try to discuss each violation but if you continue violating the same rule there will be a warning and after three warnings you are out of the shelter.
Yes, I remember. We spoke about these rules when I arrived. Anyway, it’s not easy to live with someone who has different habits…
I know. For that reason, I would also like you to understand that observing these rules is necessary in order to live peacefully as we have residents from many different cultures.
All right, I’ll talk to Azizullah straight away about how to get along. Have a nice day! (He gets up and goes out).
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