A group of five students are sharing a house. All of the students like to take long, hot showers in the morning, but when they do, there is not enough hot water for their housemates. Which of the following will be LEAST successful in getting the students to take shorter showers?

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Negotiating hot water use online via an instant messenger would be the least successful option because it allows the students to continue their same shower habits without any direct confrontation or active problem-solving. It does not encourage them to change their behavior or consider their impact on the rest of their housemates. The other options, such as fostering open communication, finding a neutral mediator, and reframing hot water as a common good, all promote active problem-solving and encourage the students to think about their impact on their housemates.

A Group of Five Students Are Sharing a House