Think about how another person would feel if they came into the mess or if someone had already cleaned it. [substeps] For instance, if you create a huge mess while making a sandwich, take the time to put the ingredients away, wipe up spilled crumbs, and wash any dishes you made or put them in the dishwasher.
[header] How to be responsible [title] Clean up after yourself without being asked. [step] When you make a mess, clean it up; don't just leave it there for someone else to find. You made the mess, so you should be the one to clean it.