Or do you go out of your way to bring them a plate of brownies and your contact information?
While its great to be friendly, its certainly not a requirement to be a goodneighbor.
As long as you arent obnoxious, rude or loud, youre probably doing just fine!
Below, youll find all of the details, as well as a conversation between the author andBored Panda.
Its just a good story, and I thought it was time to share it.
After all, we witnessed how he treated his roommates, the OP said.
We were always friendly, wanted a good neighborly relationship and no stress.
At first, he responded to our request to turn the music down.
Before things escalated, we never called the police and tried to sort things out with him directly.
And how often was the couple shutting down their neighbors Wi-Fi before the neighbor was taken away?
Honestly, I dont remember.
Maybe 10 to 20 times?
Of course, we were worried that he would find out that we were behind it.
Thankfully, the couple isnt dealing with noise issues like this today.
Finally, they added, Were happy that people like the story.
Do you wave hello every time you pass one another on the street?
Do you bring them presents and cake on their birthdays?
Or perhaps you live side by side for decades without ever engaging in conversation?
To each their own, though.
You dont have to be overly friendly towards those living in your neighborhood.
But the better you get to know them, the more likely they are to be in your business.
And not everybody wants to be the subject of neighborhood gossip!
But just because you know your neighbors doesnt mean that you actuallylikethem.
17% of residents also feel financial pressure to keep up with their neighbors.
In fact, over a third of those living in neighborhoods with homeowners associations feel that pressure.
And over a quarter of residents admit that theyve actually considered moving because of a neighbor.
How friendly your neighbors are might also depend on whether they actually own their home or are renting.
First, its important to know how exactly to report them.
In this case, Apartment Therapy recommends documenting everything.
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