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Getting along with your neighbors is a big part of living peacefully.
Just as a good neighbor can improve your day-to-day, abad onecan make it a nightmare.
Bored Pandagot in touch with the author of the viral story, redditoru/GrumpyBachelorSF.
They were kind enough to answer our questions.
Scroll down for our interview with the OP.
I didnt know what to expect as a response.
I feel they were not paying attention to their vehicle, the redditor said.
Meanwhile, u/GrumpyBachelorSF shared a few thoughts on how people can get to know their neighbors a tad better.
It was a great way to meet some of my neighbors that I may just walk by on occasion.
Or, to put it even more simply: we tend to be nicer to people were friendly with.
For instance, wed do our best not to block their driveways.
And, if we accidentally do so, wed rush to correct that mistake as soon as possible.
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, most peoplehave no cluewho they live next to.
Most Americans (57%) know only some of their neighbors.
Meanwhile, barely 26% know most of them.
Older people are also more likely to know their neighbors than younger folks.
28% noted that they attend get-togethers less than once a month.
While 14% are very social and meet their neighbors once a month or even more often.
Its usually more well-off Americans who attend these neighborhood gatherings.
However, interestingly enough, rural Americans dont necessarily interact with their neighbors more often!
Sometimes, people arent aware of their mistakes until theyre brought to their attention.
However, some individuals really do believe theyreentitledto park however they like.
Your first step would be to get in touch with your neighbor about the issue ASAP.
If you have their phone number, send them a quick text or give them a call.
If you dont, head on over to their home and see if anyones in.
Explain what happened in a friendly but firm manner.
Most likely, your neighbor will be more than happy to correct their mistake.
If theyre reluctant or overly defensive, you may need to explain how their parking skills are affecting you.
Ideally, you want to stand your ground and enforce your boundaries without seeming overly standoffish.
Leave some room for an apology from them and a change in their behavior.
ensure to document all the evidence so things dont devolve into a we said/they said situation.
You want to exhaust all possible avenues before hiring a lawyer.
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