We are new to the neighborhood, neighbors said they’ll stop by to formally introduce themselves

[Anonymous]

What does this mean? Coming from an apartment community no one ever stopped by or spoke.

Are they expecting to come inside (our living furniture is delayed so where would they even sit ?!) ?

Or is this a formality and they will never actually show up?

[Anonymous]

LOL OP they are noisy.

Maybe they will bring food.

Either way don't sweat it. Just be you. Offer some coffee or a beer if you are available.

[Anonymous]

Assume the best of people. You'll be way ahead in life if you do that. Whatever preference you have is fine. Talk to them outside.

[Anonymous]

Are you ready to live in a neighborhood if this is your attitude? Who cares what happened in your apartment building: apartments are completely different than forever-home communities. My neighbors have lived here since the edition was established 35 years ago. Of course they are more invested in connecting with neighborhoods than one-year-lease apartment renters.

All they meant was, “We’d like to introduce ourselves and get to know you” more than is possible in a passing moment where they are off to work or about to make dinner, and you are clearly busy unpacking and whatnot.

If you are so scared of someone being in your living room for 5 minutes, why do you have a home with a living room?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you ready to live in a neighborhood if this is your attitude? Who cares what happened in your apartment building: apartments are completely different than forever-home communities. My neighbors have lived here since the edition was established 35 years ago. Of course they are more invested in connecting with neighborhoods than one-year-lease apartment renters.

All they meant was, “We’d like to introduce ourselves and get to know you” more than is possible in a passing moment where they are off to work or about to make dinner, and you are clearly busy unpacking and whatnot.

If you are so scared of someone being in your living room for 5 minutes, why do you have a home with a living room?

LMAO are you dense?!
"Why do you have a home with a living room?"
So she can LIVE IN IT? It's not for random strangers off the street! You sound so incredibly dumb PP.

[Anonymous]

Greet them on the porch op but don't feel the need or pressured to let them into your home to be nosey. Personally I wouldn't open the door because I really don't care to get to know them. Nothing good has come from knowing my neighbors in the past.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you ready to live in a neighborhood if this is your attitude? Who cares what happened in your apartment building: apartments are completely different than forever-home communities. My neighbors have lived here since the edition was established 35 years ago. Of course they are more invested in connecting with neighborhoods than one-year-lease apartment renters.

All they meant was, “We’d like to introduce ourselves and get to know you” more than is possible in a passing moment where they are off to work or about to make dinner, and you are clearly busy unpacking and whatnot.

If you are so scared of someone being in your living room for 5 minutes, why do you have a home with a living room?

PP, you sound a little annoying. Are you a nosy judgemental neighbor who drops by unannounced? That’s the worst.
OP, don’t worry about this PP. All people aren’t like this. If you are a little more private or don’t want to invite people into your yet-to-be-furnished living room, that’s totally fine. Just have a nice quick conversation outside. They may be friendly and you may enjoy getting to know them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you ready to live in a neighborhood if this is your attitude? Who cares what happened in your apartment building: apartments are completely different than forever-home communities. My neighbors have lived here since the edition was established 35 years ago. Of course they are more invested in connecting with neighborhoods than one-year-lease apartment renters.

All they meant was, “We’d like to introduce ourselves and get to know you” more than is possible in a passing moment where they are off to work or about to make dinner, and you are clearly busy unpacking and whatnot.

If you are so scared of someone being in your living room for 5 minutes, why do you have a home with a living room?

Not OP, but give me a break My living room is for me and my family, first and foremost!

Agree to assume the best, but I would also be put off by such a declaration that they intend to stop by uninvited and unannounced. It feels like a weird flex and would have be more appropriate for them to invite you to their home or out for a coffee.

[Anonymous]

So yeah, some people are friendly and polite, and some people are socially developmentmentally disabled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So yeah, some people are friendly and polite, and some people are socially developmentmentally disabled.

I have no issue with neighbors coming or visiting them myself but it was weird to say. If they have time to say that, they can already introduce themselves unless they were chasing a toddler or something. Op doesn't need to stress though.

[Anonymous]

Just don’t open the door. We live in a condo and my husband regularly comments it’s so nice we don’t know any of our neighbors; no one interacts with each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just don’t open the door. We live in a condo and my husband regularly comments it’s so nice we don’t know any of our neighbors; no one interacts with each other.

THIS.

[Anonymous]

If they come, pretend you are not home. Neighbors that make an unorganic effort like this to get involved in your life ALWAYS have an agenda. They either will request favors from you in the future, they want to determine if you are a good fit according to their standards in the neighborhood and if they need to keep an eye on you, or they are JW. Just because someone live nears me, doesn't mean they need to know anything about me or be a part of my life.

[Anonymous]

It’s possible they are swingers. Just roll with it should things go that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you ready to live in a neighborhood if this is your attitude? Who cares what happened in your apartment building: apartments are completely different than forever-home communities. My neighbors have lived here since the edition was established 35 years ago. Of course they are more invested in connecting with neighborhoods than one-year-lease apartment renters.

All they meant was, “We’d like to introduce ourselves and get to know you” more than is possible in a passing moment where they are off to work or about to make dinner, and you are clearly busy unpacking and whatnot.

If you are so scared of someone being in your living room for 5 minutes, why do you have a home with a living room?

Not OP, but give me a break My living room is for me and my family, first and foremost!

Agree to assume the best, but I would also be put off by such a declaration that they intend to stop by uninvited and unannounced. It feels like a weird flex and would have be more appropriate for them to invite you to their home or out for a coffee.

My formal living room is for guests or neighbors or the Pope or President eco pop by unannounced. It is not for my family. That’s what the den is for.

I think I sat in my living last time a neighbor dropped by unannounced in 2018.

My formal dining room only used 2-3 times a year that is also available. Those rooms are kept empty and neat at all times.