Do I introduce myself to my new neighbors?

[Anonymous]

When we moved in, no one around us came to say hello. We did meet them, finally, when we were all outside doing yard work. We do have one neighbor that I can call or text with if I need to. I love knowing someone is close to my home when I'm not that can make an assessment, if needed. I love knowing our neighbors and would happily welcome new neighbors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do people honestly call their neighbours for help? I honestly find that bizzare.

We had to run to the hospital, so our neighbor watched our kids. My neighbor's house was cut in half by a tree, I climbed onto his roof and put my tarps over the hole to try and minimize damage before the professionals could get there. My wife has driven our neighbor to the hospital when he fell off of a ladder. Our neighbor uses his snowblower to do 3-4 other families' driveways. Many of us give each other cookies around the holidays, I would assume most of us eat it.

We previously lived in a new build neighborhood - everyone was extremely close because we moved in around the same time. It is a great time to introduce yourself and build your little community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone actually borrow a cup of flour??.

I've never even HAD flour in my house. Never had a cup of sugar either - if I buy sugar it's in bulk for a specific recipe and I use it that day or the next day.

[Anonymous]

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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.

Don't do this unless they are from WISCAAAAAANSIN

[Anonymous]

Sure, I think that will start things off on the right foot!

[Anonymous]

In my neighborhood the only one who greets a new resident is either the pervert or the fruitcake. If someone comes over as soon as you move in then I think you should be suspicious. People don't seem to understand that there is a reason why we don't bring you cookies and it's because we have met the other neighbors and we are now hiding.

[Anonymous]

I would. Oir neighbors dos and now we're all really great friends!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When we moved in, no one around us came to say hello. We did meet them, finally, when we were all outside doing yard work. We do have one neighbor that I can call or text with if I need to. I love knowing someone is close to my home when I'm not that can make an assessment, if needed. I love knowing our neighbors and would happily welcome new neighbors.

Wouldn't that be nice? Where are you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In my neighborhood the only one who greets a new resident is either the pervert or the fruitcake. If someone comes over as soon as you move in then I think you should be suspicious. People don't seem to understand that there is a reason why we don't bring you cookies and it's because we have met the other neighbors and we are now hiding.

Sadly, this is true in some close in areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do people honestly call their neighbours for help? I honestly find that bizzare.

We had to run to the hospital, so our neighbor watched our kids. My neighbor's house was cut in half by a tree, I climbed onto his roof and put my tarps over the hole to try and minimize damage before the professionals could get there. My wife has driven our neighbor to the hospital when he fell off of a ladder. Our neighbor uses his snowblower to do 3-4 other families' driveways. Many of us give each other cookies around the holidays, I would assume most of us eat it.

We previously lived in a new build neighborhood - everyone was extremely close because we moved in around the same time. It is a great time to introduce yourself and build your little community.

+1

This is a huge bonus! If I were to move again, this is what I would look for. It matters that all of the houses were built at the same time!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In my neighborhood the only one who greets a new resident is either the pervert or the fruitcake. If someone comes over as soon as you move in then I think you should be suspicious. People don't seem to understand that there is a reason why we don't bring you cookies and it's because we have met the other neighbors and we are now hiding.

Sadly, this is true in some close in areas.

Yes. That's about right.

[Anonymous]

I think it's always wife to err on the side of kindness. I love our neighbors. I do realize we're lucky. It's really nice to have someone who comes over and helps shovel when they are done their walk, or who stops and smiles at my DD while she toddles around outside. They wave when they drive past. It makes living where we do that much nicer.

If they aren't interested in being friendly, you'll figure that out. But going over to say hello and introduce yourself is never a bad idea.

[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.

And lots of people avoid sugar these days. So, I brought cookies and flowers over to our new neighbors. I think it's a nice thing to do. Even if you really never see each other again at least you've met.

[Anonymous]

Some people are like that. You wait for them to introduce themselves to you...why bother, just go introduce yourselves to them. Some are so into their own little world, they could care less who moves in. That's just something you have to deal with. Especially some moms who would ignore you because their kids age does not match with yours or you are too foreign looking. That's how some people are. They don't even give you a chance to become friends.

That's the case with me until they know my English is more perfect than theirs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone actually borrow a cup of flour??.

yes. Well, to be honest it was an egg.