You know, the kind that would make even the most experienced of porch pirates think twice.
Inspired by her aunts setup, she figured it was high time to upgrade her own home security.
She was all set for some peace of mind… until the neighbor showed up.
Now, lets be real some neighbors can ask for pretty strange things.
Need to borrow a lawnmower?
Sure, why not.
Want to throw a party in my driveway?
Umm, maybe not.
Hes in a league of his own.
Not so she could get a better view of her propertyoh no, that would be too normal.
He wanted her to point the cameras at hishousetoo.
Because whats a little extra security among neighbors, right?
At first, the OP was convinced this was some kind of joke.
But no, the guy was serious.
Because nothing says neighborly trust like sharingsurveillancefootage, right?
But our OP wasnt about to play along with this ridiculous request.
Makes sense, right?
Apparently not to this neighbor.
But this guy just couldnt let it go.
After the HOA shut him down, he decided to quit theneighborhoodwatch in a huff.
Guess hell have to watch his own back now.
This trick could come in handy in case the situation escalates.
We wanted to know what triggers entitled behavior.
We asked Professor Coleman how someone can refuse unreasonable demands without escalating the situation and creating conflict.
Coleman recommends using empathy and offering alternatives, while still being firm and concise.
Acknowledge their feelings while maintaining your position.
I understand this is important to you, but Im not able to accommodate your request.
Suggest other options or compromises that might partially address their concerns without giving in to unreasonable demands.
Avoid over-explaining or apologizing excessively, Coleman suggests.
She mentioned that their neighborhood is a quiet place and she has never had any issues with anyone else.
We asked the OP if her neighbor has caused any trouble for other people too.
More like mad that people parked in front of his house.
He thinks he owns the street in front of his house, the OP explained.
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