Do I introduce myself to my new neighbors?

[Anonymous]

This seems like a silly question, but we move frequently (5 times in the past 8 years) and no one has ever introduced themselves to us, so I am not sure if this is something you do. We live in a fairly new neighborhood that's not even half built out yet, and people are currently moving in right next door. Do I introduce myself to them or not?

[Anonymous]

Yes, why not?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, why not?

See my first sentence.

[Anonymous]

No one introduces to us but I would to a new neighbor.

[Anonymous]

Yes of course. You bring over a plate of brownies or cookies and introduce yourself. A card with your name and kids names and email/phone number is much appreciated too. You never know when they'll call you to let you know about a fire alarm going off in your house or a garage door that you left up.

[Anonymous]

Walk over and say, "Hi, my name is Larla. Welcome to the neighborhood. I know moving day is crazy so I don't want to interrupt. If you need anything while you're unpacking, please feel free to come ask. If you'd like to take a break, give me a call and we'll have some coffee. Here's my number."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes of course. You bring over a plate of brownies or cookies and introduce yourself. A card with your name and kids names and email/phone number is much appreciated too. You never know when they'll call you to let you know about a fire alarm going off in your house or a garage door that you left up.

I didn't know people still ate food from strangers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes of course. You bring over a plate of brownies or cookies and introduce yourself. A card with your name and kids names and email/phone number is much appreciated too. You never know when they'll call you to let you know about a fire alarm going off in your house or a garage door that you left up.

I didn't know people still ate food from strangers.

People who don't have sticks up their asses do.

[Anonymous]

None of our neighbors welcomed us either, OP, but we still do it. (And I still harbor some resentment over it.) Truly, you can never go wrong by erring on the side of being kind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes of course. You bring over a plate of brownies or cookies and introduce yourself. A card with your name and kids names and email/phone number is much appreciated too. You never know when they'll call you to let you know about a fire alarm going off in your house or a garage door that you left up.

I didn't know people still ate food from strangers.

wtf. Then give a $20 Home Depot gift card, a bottle of wine or a Yankee Candle (!!). Those were all gifts our neighbors gave us when we moved in.

[Anonymous]

Of course

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None of our neighbors welcomed us either, OP, but we still do it. (And I still harbor some resentment over it.) Truly, you can never go wrong by erring on the side of being kind.

OP here - yes, I do resent it a bit, but I don't want to intrude. I have trouble with social expectations, which is why I don't want to do the wrong thing. I do feel that I should introduce myself, but when I look back - I wonder why no one else has. And that includes a stint in base housing where I thought everyone knew everyone!

[Anonymous]

Ugh, I would never introduce myself to a new neighbour nor eat anyone's home cooked food. I don't want gifts either. I prefer to be left alone and I definitely would not call on neighbours for help. I want cordial relations and nothing more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, why not?

See my first sentence.

I didn't mean to sound snarky- sorry! Ok, yes, introduce yourself to them. Just pop in and say Hi my name is.... nice to meet you. I feel it would be weird to not know your immediate neighbors. In my well established neighborhood, we had several people come by and say hi, or say hi when we were out and unloading the car. It was very nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh, I would never introduce myself to a new neighbour nor eat anyone's home cooked food. I don't want gifts either. I prefer to be left alone and I definitely would not call on neighbours for help. I want cordial relations and nothing more.

OP here - I guess this is why I probably won't go over.