Anonymous
09/11/2020 18:46
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
We moved earlier in the pandemic, and there are still a few families on our street we have not met. Most people introduced themselves from a distance when they saw us outside, and one family did leave a note and welcome treats at our door, which we found very kind of them. The awkward part is when people said "usually we'd do x,y,z for you - but because of Covid we can't" ...what are we supposed to respond to that? Just leave that part out lol
Anonymous
09/11/2020 18:36
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
I say hello when I see then outside.
Anonymous
09/11/2020 18:11
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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.
Do you also leave multiple bottles of booze on their steps??
Anonymous
09/11/2020 18:11
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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.
But! They also provided their CONTACT INFORMATION!
(And people wonder why the DMV is considered to be a cold and unwelcoming place.)
Anonymous
09/11/2020 17:14
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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.
This is sweet! I've been sucky to new neighbors but will try to do this from now on.
Anonymous
09/11/2020 14:36
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
Wish someone would invent a way to mail a letter to introduce yourself or a way to call someone on a phone. Do that or wait till Covid is done by next spring
Anonymous
09/11/2020 14:02
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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.
jsmith123
09/11/2020 13:43
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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.
I agree with this.
I think it would be extremely difficult to move into a new neighborhood at a time like this. Part of the reason I have my sanity is seeing friendly faces around the neighborhood and chatting from a distance.
Anonymous
09/11/2020 13:32
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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!
Terrified? Really?
We just wait until we see people outside and introduce ourselves. Have had two new familes move in on our street recently. They both had houses built and moved from very close by. Not like they needed restaurant recs.
Anonymous
09/11/2020 13:29
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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
09/11/2020 13:21
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
Send them a fresh coveted tub of Clorox wipes, arranged next to a beautiful display of covid masks and hand sanitizer. Be sure to tuck a kind and thoughtful welcome note in the basket or gift bag.
Anonymous
09/11/2020 12:39
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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
09/11/2020 12:33
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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.
*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
09/11/2020 12:17
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
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.
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
09/11/2020 11:50
Subject: How to welcome neighbors in a pandemic?
I normally would bake cookies or brownies and knock on the door, but no one wants that now. What’s the best way to do it now?