<p>I don’t think it’s rude to take out already washed laundry and put it on a counter, etc. if I’m not back to do it myself. I’d rather that be done than put it in the dryer and shrink something I wouldn’t dry! </p>
<p>I remember one semester I had an isolated 11 o’clock class (no class before or after), so I loaded the washer just before my psych class and headed right back after class to pop it in the dryer. The timing was almost perfect and nobody was around during that time frame, so I had the laundry room to myself. Felt great to have it done during the week!</p>
<p>OP is very thoughtful to consider others—I’m guessing her thoughtfulness is not all that common…</p>