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Not all days are beautiful in the neighborhood.
An unpleasant person next door can become a headache for most people around them.
Thejerk neighborfrom this Redditors story could surely run for the worst neighbor title.
And all for a parking spot on the street.
Bored Pandareached out toLisa Mirza Grotts, an Etiquette Expert with 23 years of experience for a comment.
She was kind enough to share her expertise with us and our readers.
On one hand, you might want to keep the good neighborly relationship going.
But extreme behavior is going a bridge too far.
Living in communal spaces is the definition of shared space, meaning yours, mine, and ours.
We live in a me world; we need to change our mindset to we.
Lisa Mirza Grotts recommends using a certain method when approaching a person thats agitated.
Begin with the 3 Cs: Stay calm, set boundaries, and seek common ground, she says.
Not all neighbors are created equal.
For the ones who like to usurp their power, staying calm might present a challenge, she admits.
If the situation turns ugly, the Etiquette expert recommends removing yourself from the situation and potential danger.
As with all contentious situations, avoid direct engagement.
Go out of your way to disengage or there could be rage, she advises.
Relationships between neighbors work based on mutual respect and understanding.
You never know when you might need help from the person who lives next door.
However, she also notes that there has to be reciprocation.
At the end of the day, getting along with neighbors is important.
Especially those living in cities (close quarters).
