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One of the worst things that can happen to you in the bathroom is to reach for the toilet paper and find an empty roll. Avoid a messy situation and get your husband to replace the toilet tissue.
You Will NeedPatience
Creativity
Step 1: Express your frustration 把烦恼告诉丈夫
Express your frustration to your husband when he does not change the toilet paper roll in the bathroom when it is empty.
Try not to yell. Be calm and polite.
Step 2: Show him how 给他解释应该怎样做
Show him where you keep the toilet paper supply and show him how to replace the toilet paper roll.
Step 3: Write a note 帮丈夫写便条
Write a note above the holder that reminds him to replace the roll when it’s empty.
Step 4: Forget 忘记了
Forget to make him dinner, pay for the newspaper subscription, or wash his clothes when he uses the excuse that he forgot to change the toilet paper roll.
Step 5: Hide his necessities 把丈夫的生活必需品藏起来
Hide his necessities, such as his toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, or shoes.
Step 6: Remove the toilet paper 把手纸拿走
Let your hubby know how it feels and remove the toilet paper from the roll before turning in for the night. Let him experience your reccuring messy situation.
Step 7: Thank him 感谢他
Thank your husband for finally replacing the toilet paper roll. Now try getting him to put the seat down.
In order to reduce their environmental impact, in 2007, two New Yorkers went an entire year without toilet paper.
[重点讲解]
tissue
n.1.(人、动植物的)组织
The teacher showed the students the pictures of brain tissues.
老师给学生们看脑组织的图片。
2.薄纸, 棉纸
Give some face tissues to me.
给我些面巾纸。
messy
adj.1.肮脏的
Working underneath the car is always a messy job.
在汽车底下工作是件脏活。
2.混乱的;难以处理的;令人厌烦的
holder
n.1.支持物, 持有者; (支票等)持有人
The holder of the office of chairman is reponsible for arranging meetings.
担任主席职位的人负责安排会议。
2.支托(或握持)…之物
necessities
n.必需品
hubby
n.丈夫