Neighborly Things to Do..

@Jshean20 (14349)
Canada
August 1, 2012 1:27am CST
Having neighbors that you can trust and get along with is so important for living comfortably I think. What kind of relationship do you have with your neighbors? What kind of gestures do you think makes a person "neighborly". A few I can think of would be, borrowing a cup of milk or watching over their house when they are away. Thanks for participating.
4 responses
@lanieky (47)
• United States
2 Aug 12
One thing that we do for our neighbrs is to mow their yard for them my husband does that each time that he mows ares we have also taken their trash can down if they forget it I alsways treat people with respect I was brought up to treat people the way that you would want to be treated and so far it has worked out.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
2 Aug 12
Sounds like you'd be a good neighbor to have! Thanks for your input lanieky.
• Philippines
1 Aug 12
Well, my relatives are my neighbours so I basically have a good relationship with them. The only downside of this situation is that you are prone to many house visits and you fight over appliances, house duties and other related things. That also means we have a constant share in terms of food and utilizes. It’s sometimes great because if I miss something, they usually do it for me without asking.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
1 Aug 12
Atleast you know that you can trust you neighbors, I think i would have a hard time living so close to family members as they might come over too often!
@riyauro (6421)
• India
1 Aug 12
we have good neighbors all around our house. If there is some emergency, neighbors are the first to come for help. If we want a cup of sugar or anything, we borrow from neighbors and when they want something, we lend them. But we make sure to return on time and have a healthy relationship. my neighbors are very nice and they really make life easier. have a wonderful day.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
1 Aug 12
That's good that you are surrounded by good neighbors, I can't imagine the thought of someone I don't trust watching my every move, I'd probably have to relocate.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
1 Aug 12
Having good neighbors does make life easier. I mean, come on you live in the same area with them it would be awkward if you're not in good terms with them. As a good and acceptable (I think) neighborly gesture, we also share some food with them whenever we cook a lot for visiting family; just a bowlful or plateful of the dish for them to taste. Also, since we share the same 2-car parking slot, we try to ask the night before if we need to get out early in the morning for example so there will be no knocking at a very uncomfortable morning hour. And if ever something happens, our neighbors are the nearest source of help that we can depend on.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
1 Aug 12
It's smart that you guys make the car parking arrangements before hand, I really wouldn't want to be disturbed if I'm sleeping being told I need to move the car. Thanks Raine 38 for posting.