Get to Know New Neighbors
Sunday July 12, 2009
After a move, it's often difficult to find the time to meet new neighbors. We're usually busy settling into new schools and jobs and unless we bump into them while taking the dog for a walk, we can live in an area for a long time without knowing who's living next door.
So, because I've suffered in the past from not knowing who's who on our street, I came up with some easy tips to get to know the people on your block - tips that don't require a lot of time or energy. Exactly what we need when it feels like we'll never finish the unpacking!
How did you first meet your neighbor? Post a comment here - I'd love to add your thoughts and suggestions to our growing list of ideas!
1 Walk a dog
2 Walk a child
3 Go to the neighborhood association meetings to meet the people you probably won’t like, but at the meetings you may meet the people who you will like.
I usually water the plants or garden in the front, and when I see a neighbor, I’ll ask them about their plants to make small talk. It starts from there!