Fridge Rules –
In Brazil, many traditional churrascarias (steakhouses) use a simple system:
🟢 Green = Keep it coming
🔴 Red = Stop
We’ve adapted that idea to help everyone enjoy a shared kitchen with less confusion and more respect.
Our Fridge Sticker System
🔴 Red Sticker = Private Food
This item belongs to a guest.
Please do not use, consume, move, or discard it.
The owner has reserved it for themselves.
🟢 Green Sticker = Guest-to-Guest Sharing
This item is available for sharing.
If you see a green sticker, feel free to enjoy it.
Please be considerate and leave some for others whenever possible.
⚪ No Sticker = House Complimentary
No sticker means the item was provided by the house or placed in the shared area for everyone’s use.
Examples may include:
- Complimentary water
- Shared condiments
- Community snacks
- Other house-provided items
Please enjoy responsibly.
How It Works
- Sticker rolls are located near the refrigerator.
- Guests place a sticker on food they bring.
- Red = Private.
- Green = Shared.
- No Sticker = House Complimentary.
That’s it.
Simple. Respectful. Easy for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make sure my food is not taken?
Simply place a 🔴 Red Sticker on your food.
Red stickers indicate that the item is private and belongs only to the guest who placed it in the refrigerator.
What if I forget to put a sticker on my food?
Items without stickers may be assumed to be house-provided or available for sharing.
If something is important to you, please place a red sticker on it.
Can I eat food with a green sticker?
Yes.
Green stickers indicate that the owner is offering the item for guest-to-guest sharing.
Can I take food without a sticker?
Generally yes, as these items are typically provided by the house for everyone’s enjoyment.
Please use common sense and be considerate of others.
How does the host manage the refrigerator?
The Living Host may use additional colored markers or date markings to help organize and rotate food.
This helps keep the refrigerator clean, safe, and organized.
Can the host throw food away?
Yes.
To maintain cleanliness and food safety, the host may remove expired, spoiled, abandoned, or long-forgotten items.
Green-labeled items may also be removed when they have remained in the refrigerator for an extended period.
Why do you use this system?
Because shared living works best when expectations are clear.
Our goal is to create a respectful, abundant, and low-stress environment where guests can enjoy both privacy and community.
