Anonymous wrote:We’ve had a few people move in on our street. I’ve left a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine* at their front door, with a note that includes my contact info, spouse’s name and kids’ names and ages. It’s been well-received, and a great way to establish a friendly/neighborly relationship without interrupting whatever they have going on.

*Yes, I am aware that some people are in recovery/choose not to drink/prefer something more Executive than the swill I gave them. But people could also keep Kosher/have food allergies/have plant allergies or pets to whom a plant would be fatal/not like the color blue/have violent feelings against a particular restaurant/always get offended on Tuesday. It’s a shelf-stable gesture of hospitality in a “currency” that’s easily accepted and easy to pass on if desired.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’ve had a few people move in on our street. I’ve left a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine* at their front door, with a note that includes my contact info, spouse’s name and kids’ names and ages. It’s been well-received, and a great way to establish a friendly/neighborly relationship without interrupting whatever they have going on.

*Yes, I am aware that some people are in recovery/choose not to drink/prefer something more Executive than the swill I gave them. But people could also keep Kosher/have food allergies/have plant allergies or pets to whom a plant would be fatal/not like the color blue/have violent feelings against a particular restaurant/always get offended on Tuesday. It’s a shelf-stable gesture of hospitality in a “currency” that’s easily accepted and easy to pass on if desired.

OMG are you serious?
I would be terrified if I moved into a neighborhood and was greeted in such a smothering way.
Leave people alone people!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’ve had a few people move in on our street. I’ve left a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine* at their front door, with a note that includes my contact info, spouse’s name and kids’ names and ages. It’s been well-received, and a great way to establish a friendly/neighborly relationship without interrupting whatever they have going on.

*Yes, I am aware that some people are in recovery/choose not to drink/prefer something more Executive than the swill I gave them. But people could also keep Kosher/have food allergies/have plant allergies or pets to whom a plant would be fatal/not like the color blue/have violent feelings against a particular restaurant/always get offended on Tuesday. It’s a shelf-stable gesture of hospitality in a “currency” that’s easily accepted and easy to pass on if desired.

OMG are you serious?
I would be terrified if I moved into a neighborhood and was greeted in such a smothering way.
Leave people alone people!

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure why you can't knock on the door and stand at a distance to welcome them. Wear your mask and step back off of the front steps or porch after you've knocked. If they don't answer make sure to write a note welcoming them to the neighborhood and explaining that you don't want to intrude during the pandemic, but wanted to welcome them.

Instead of homemade baked goods you could buy them a plant or something.

If you really don't want to greet them in person - even at a distance - then leave them a note and a small token in their mailbox.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’ve had a few people move in on our street. I’ve left a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine* at their front door, with a note that includes my contact info, spouse’s name and kids’ names and ages. It’s been well-received, and a great way to establish a friendly/neighborly relationship without interrupting whatever they have going on.

*Yes, I am aware that some people are in recovery/choose not to drink/prefer something more Executive than the swill I gave them. But people could also keep Kosher/have food allergies/have plant allergies or pets to whom a plant would be fatal/not like the color blue/have violent feelings against a particular restaurant/always get offended on Tuesday. It’s a shelf-stable gesture of hospitality in a “currency” that’s easily accepted and easy to pass on if desired.

OMG are you serious?
I would be terrified if I moved into a neighborhood and was greeted in such a smothering way.
Leave people alone people!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’ve had a few people move in on our street. I’ve left a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine* at their front door, with a note that includes my contact info, spouse’s name and kids’ names and ages. It’s been well-received, and a great way to establish a friendly/neighborly relationship without interrupting whatever they have going on.

*Yes, I am aware that some people are in recovery/choose not to drink/prefer something more Executive than the swill I gave them. But people could also keep Kosher/have food allergies/have plant allergies or pets to whom a plant would be fatal/not like the color blue/have violent feelings against a particular restaurant/always get offended on Tuesday. It’s a shelf-stable gesture of hospitality in a “currency” that’s easily accepted and easy to pass on if desired.

OMG are you serious?
I would be terrified if I moved into a neighborhood and was greeted in such a smothering way.
Leave people alone people!

New pp but I always do exactly what the first pp does and leave a note with our contact information. It has always worked well. We had one neighbor that had a medical emergency with their newborn just days after they moved in. They had met no one in person yet but had my card on their fridge and called. I ended up staying at their house with the other kids until things were stable and one parent could come home. They followed the advice often given to kids if you are lost and need help find a mom with lots of kids and she will help you. So, if you are smothered by a kind gesture then toss out the card and move on with your life. The rest of the neighbors are going to be friendly.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’ve had a few people move in on our street. I’ve left a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine* at their front door, with a note that includes my contact info, spouse’s name and kids’ names and ages. It’s been well-received, and a great way to establish a friendly/neighborly relationship without interrupting whatever they have going on.

*Yes, I am aware that some people are in recovery/choose not to drink/prefer something more Executive than the swill I gave them. But people could also keep Kosher/have food allergies/have plant allergies or pets to whom a plant would be fatal/not like the color blue/have violent feelings against a particular restaurant/always get offended on Tuesday. It’s a shelf-stable gesture of hospitality in a “currency” that’s easily accepted and easy to pass on if desired.

OMG are you serious?
I would be terrified if I moved into a neighborhood and was greeted in such a smothering way.
Leave people alone people!

Smothered by a bottle of wine and a note? Jesus.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’ve had a few people move in on our street. I’ve left a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine* at their front door, with a note that includes my contact info, spouse’s name and kids’ names and ages. It’s been well-received, and a great way to establish a friendly/neighborly relationship without interrupting whatever they have going on.

*Yes, I am aware that some people are in recovery/choose not to drink/prefer something more Executive than the swill I gave them. But people could also keep Kosher/have food allergies/have plant allergies or pets to whom a plant would be fatal/not like the color blue/have violent feelings against a particular restaurant/always get offended on Tuesday. It’s a shelf-stable gesture of hospitality in a “currency” that’s easily accepted and easy to pass on if desired.

OMG are you serious?
I would be terrified if I moved into a neighborhood and was greeted in such a smothering way.
Leave people alone people!

New pp but I always do exactly what the first pp does and leave a note with our contact information. It has always worked well. We had one neighbor that had a medical emergency with their newborn just days after they moved in. They had met no one in person yet but had my card on their fridge and called. I ended up staying at their house with the other kids until things were stable and one parent could come home. They followed the advice often given to kids if you are lost and need help find a mom with lots of kids and she will help you. So, if you are smothered by a kind gesture then toss out the card and move on with your life. The rest of the neighbors are going to be friendly.