It is nice to be accommodating of others
Jim is looking into moving into a room and is on his way to meet and be interviewed by his potential roommates.
Jim wants to respond to the house rules.
Despite secretly not liking some of the rules, Jim shows his willingness to follow them.
Jim complains about the rules set forth by the other roommates.
The roommates accept Jim as a new member of the household.
The potential roommates feel insulted and tell Jim that he probably isn't a good fit.