According to a popular research, It takes an average of two and a half months for a new house to feel like a home. When moving into a new house, you’re likely to invite the attention of your nearest neighbours. This is the opportunity to start the conversation. Getting to know one another from the day you move in will help you build strong relationships with your neighbours. Making new friends can also help establish yourself in your neighbourhood and reduce your feeling of homesickness. Neighborhoods have changed over the years. In the past, people brought baskets of sandwiches or fruit to the new people on the block. Sometimes they offered to help with a project. A welcome lady would stop by for coffee and leave a list of important numbers. Neighbors shared tools and garden equipment so everyone didn't have to go out and buy expensive items that they wouldn't use often. Even today, all neighborhoods have their own personalities. Some tend to be more open to street parties and socializing, while others are made up of people who prefer to stay to themselves. The second group isn’t bad; it’s just not as warm and inviting.
Regardless of the type of neighborhood you live in, there are still some basic etiquette rules you should follow to be a good neighbor. The ultimate goal is to live in peace and harmony, and even though that’s not always possible, you can at least do whatever it takes to prevent hostilities and long-lasting hard feelings. Making a good impression comes in different shapes. Noise is one of most common causes of disputes between neighbours. Therefore, if you’re living in an apartment, a semi-detached house or a terraced house try to be mindful of your new neighbours. In any event, it is polite to tell your neighbours that you are having building work done in the first place and to apologise in advance for any inconvenience. It is also courteous to keep your neighbours informed of progress, particularly if the project is delayed.
These are people you are likely to see everyday, or at least fairly often. You don’t want to have to lower your head in shame after you know you’ve misbehaved. Observe and respect your neighbor’s personal space. Try not to borrow anything, but if you must, return the item immediately after using it. If you break the item, pay to fix it or replace it. Don’t be the neighborhood gossip. That’s just rude and will eventually come back to bite you. Remember your neighbors during the holidays with a card or small homemade gift. When people make an effort to be a good neighbor by following proper etiquette, everyone will have a sense of well-being, knowing you are surrounded by friends. The neighborhood will be more appealing, and you’ll be more content in your home. An extra benefit is the security of knowing that you and your neighbors have each other’s backs.
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