Have you got a kind neighbor?

China
August 23, 2010 3:43am CST
I live in a community, and there are many neighbors. We say 'hello' to each other when we meet, and we often have a chat, make a fun together, most of us will give our hands when some in a trouble... But when I talk these with my friends, they said'how lucky you are', with a tone of envy. They said the neighbors they had were indifferent with each other, no 'help', no'hello', even 'no name' among them. This is very surprise me. Neighbor is not stranger. But as my friends said, they are the similar. Is it difficlt to have kind neighbors? How difficult for you to say 'hello' with that people are close to you?
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13 responses
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
23 Aug 10
Hi liweiwei0909, Yes, I have so many wonderful neighbors. Most of the neighbors were living here when I moved here from another state, about ten years ago. I can say that not one family here has ever been anything but kind and friendly. I am, of course, closer to some of the families more than others, but we all look out for each others and our property if someone is away on vacation. With nothing to worry about, I usually lockup the house and leave for the entire summer. about. I know my neighbors will look out for the house and let me know if anything has gone wrong. Our area is prone to hurricanes. So, when we have a great storm, it is customary, after the storm, that we all find out if everyone is okay or if anyone needs help with anything. One of my neighbors refuses to let me call a repairman for anything until her husband takes a look at the problem first. Overall, I will say that I really do have great neighbors.
• China
24 Aug 10
You neighbor relationship will be envied by many people. Not everyone can have so wonderful nerghbors. For most people, they are lack of interactions with each other.
• United States
24 Aug 10
Hi liweiwei0909, I do, indeed, feel very blessed to be among be that I know will come to my rescue in times of trouble.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
23 Aug 10
Hi, liweiwei0909. My neighbors are okay people. They don't really say much to me. The lady that lives in the front of me, smiles and speaks to us when she sees us. Even the lady downstairs that was having issues with her boyfriend, is now speaking. But the other neighbors around here have nothing to say to me. They will not even speak at all. It is very sad. So sad. People should speak to others, it is a friendly thing to do.
• China
24 Aug 10
Hi, cream. You are right, it is a friendly thing to speak to others. Especially when we are neighbors. Say 'hello' to each other when we meet, or give a smile with the person we meet will take more beautiful feelings in our heart. But just these little things, more and more people have forgetten how to do that now. It is really a sad thing, for everyone.
• Singapore
23 Aug 10
I envy you. In my house block, I do say hello to my neighbours and they do the same. However, not all of them are kind. They have some kind of split personality. One of the neighbours were very arrogant. There was once, when she struck the lottery, which was before Chinese New Year, she then bought a lot of flowers and plants to decorate her surroundings. What's more was that she even had to 'broadcast' her winnings to all the neighbours. Whenever she walked, her head was always held high, a bit too high, to a state of looking down on people. Well, she's lucky that she wasn't kidnapped. I don't have good neighbours.
• China
24 Aug 10
I think the person you meet are few, most people are kind. Try again, you will meet a good one. Good luck.
• India
23 Aug 10
Yes luckily we moved to a new place and more luckily we got good neighbours. They helped us unpack our stuff and placed it in the house and the next day they introduced us to everyone around. The next day they even showed us around the city. We had a great time and although they are living somewhere else now and we stay in the same place we understand the value of friendship and courtesy. No person when stepped into our home goes away unsatisfied. Cheers!
• China
24 Aug 10
Yes, you are so luck. Recently, more and more people realized that the relationship among people are becoming more and more apathy.
• United States
23 Aug 10
I live in a great area, but as far as the neighors go, we have a whole variety of neighbors. However, we have two of the best right next door to us. My family considers them close friends. If we have family over for a BBQ or whatnot, they will come over and just chill with us. They are just like us, and it's always a joy to have them over. We can talk for others and they help us and we help them. On the other hand, we've have/had neighbors who aren't the most friendly, or the ones who like to party it up all night and day, and who like to cause trouble for the neighborhood.
• Philippines
23 Aug 10
I do have good neighbors too..They were nice and in times that we need help in any emergency situation they really respond and give a help
@Sandra1952 (6047)
• Spain
23 Aug 10
Hello, Liweiwei. We live on a community in Spain, and our neighbours are great - particularly our next door neighbours. The husband is helping my husband with a difficult job as I type this, and we often have meals together or days out together. We don't live in each others pockets - we just enjoy each other's company and make the most of life in Spain.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
23 Aug 10
For the first time in my life I have very kind neighbors. One neighbor is a close relative. Another neighbor is a close friend. We would do anything for each other annd that is a good feeling to have for a neighbor. You wouldn't find kinder people than the neighbors i have now.
@aurorastorm (1131)
• United States
23 Aug 10
A lot of people envy my neighborhood situation as well. A lot of us consider each other family, more than neighbors. We hang out with each other in our backyards, lots of celebrations together. Always there in a pinch if you need something, even watching each others children when needed.
• India
23 Aug 10
I am from Mumbai, it is the best place on Earth, with down to earth people and very kind and considerate. Neighbours are almost an extension to the family and a part and parcel of life and every family event is considered personal occasion and hence everyone chips in with their piece of work to make the event a success. Every festival related to every religion is celebrated with lot s fo fun and fare. I am lucky to be born here. I love Mumbai.
@mlhervas (482)
• Philippines
23 Aug 10
I live in a village where our fences are too high to see other neighbors around. I can say that we are a bit indifferent here. There's a time when I could meet up with my neighbors outside the street. But we just continue on with where we are going and don't mind each others business. Sad.. but that's our situation here.
@Zyra0427 (16)
• Philippines
23 Aug 10
yes, fortunately we have the best neighbor in town.It's good to know that you have neighbors who are willing to help you when you need them. It's also nice to know that you have a friendly neighbor, when you need someone to talk to you can just easily go to their house and just spend a little time sharing you're experiences in life.
• Sri Lanka
23 Aug 10
yes ,i got a very kind hearted helpful