OH NO, Somebody’s moving in Next Door! | How to welcome a new neighbor right from the start

 

 

“OH NO.  Somebody’s moving in next door!

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems that many people’s biggest fear is, having new neighbors move in next door.

 

What are they going to be like.

 

 

 

 

 

Are they going to be loud & park their cars & trucks all over their lawn?

 

 

 

 

 

I bet they’ll have a loud barking dog, oh great….

 

 

 

 

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Whether you’re in an apartment, condo, or a house, everyone worries about the “newbies” moving in next door.

 

Why is that?  Everyone else tolerated YOU moving in didn’t they?

 

 

 

 

 

 

As with everything else, first impression are important for both you & them.  So be careful & do it right the first time, because you won’t have a second chance to make a good impression.

 

 

 

 

 

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How to welcome a new neighbor properly, right from the start

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strongly resist the urge to stand at your window,

While they unload the truck, trailer &/or vehicles, don’t stare at them out your window.  Yes, they can see you, that’s very rude.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acknowledge that you see the moving van,

Whether it’s a wave of your hand from your yard, or a quick “Welcome to the neighborhood. or I’m looking forward to meeting you”.  but do NOT go over there while they’re moving in.  They don’t have time for you now & you only look like you only want to see the inside of their house floor plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A plate of cookies or a pot of stew,

These can be most appreciated at the front door, but don’t go in unless they insist & invite you in.  Then only stay a few minutes, unless your help is requested & welcomed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you finish with it, leave your copy of the local newspaper,

Either in their mailbox or on their porch for the first week.  This paper will help to get them orientated to your area & city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the neighbors are from out of town, a packet made up of a city map, a list of local events, museums, concerts, etc.

Might be really welcome.  Or, with their permission, give their name & address to a local welcoming service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blending kindness with firmness, make your boundaries known,

If the new neighbor’s children or pets begin to violate your space.  If you don’t complain about their dog pottying in your yard when it first begins, the habit will become difficult will eventually become difficult to break.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tell neighbors to let you know if they need recommendations,

For shopping, a dentist, dry cleaners, etc., rather than just volunteering the information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never be critical.

Of the people who used to live there.  Trashing someone else will immediately tell them the type of person you are!

 

 

 

 

 

 

After 2 weeks, have a neighborhood dessert or potluck dinner at your house,

You can introduce the newcomers to other people who live nearby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your offer of help or friendship is refused, DON’T push,

Wait until your neighbors have time to get settled, & look you over.  In the meantime, just smile genuinely.

 

 

 

 

 

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Give your new neighbors space & time, moving to a new area is very stressful, organizing & settling a new home can be overwhelming for many people.

 

After an initial wave or hello, give them no less than a month or more, before you start knocking on their door, unless you are specifically invited otherwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No 2 people unpack & settle in the same way & of course their schedules may also be new.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Give them time & try not to be smothering initially.

 

Remember again, you have only one chance to make an inviting good impression, use the chance wisely.

 

 

 

 

 

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“Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about”…..

 

 

 

 

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