be kind to your neighbors

Philippines
January 19, 2013 2:22pm CST
my cousin got married about two weeks ago. we have a lot of relatives here in our place and they helped with the cleaning of the place and cooking of the food. some of our neighbors lent tables, chairs and some kitchen utensils. some even cooked for the couple. it is really nice to have great neighbors. even if you wouldn't ask for their help, they would volunteer themselves to help by doing what they can. last christmas, we also had a mini-christmas party where every family brought their food and participated in some parlor games and the exchange gift. without their cooperation, it wouldn't be successful. i guess it really pays to have great neighbors. my mother reiterated to me a lot of times to be nice to your neighbors. they are the first people who would help you in case of emergencies, of course aside from your family. anyways, they will also return to you whatever you did to them.
12 responses
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
The family who lives next to our house is a real pain in the a*s.They got no friends along the stretch of our neighborhood.I wonder who will help them in case they get into trouble because this family have picked up a fight with most of the people in our neighborhood.I think the residents will have a big celebration if they will finally live the block.There are so many complains about this family as well as their relatives. You wouldn't want to have neighbors like them not even in your dreams.Could you imagine that my childhood friend don't want to go to our house anymore? One reason is,whenever she calls me from outside the gate,the male relatives of our neighbor whistle at her or sometimes mimic her. Just last month,my agent told me that she hates going to our house because our neighbor is nasty.You can tell if our neighbor has visitors because we cannot go out of our house because their guests park their cars in front of our garage. Why? Because on their garage,there is a big " don't block the driveway" signage.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
I mean" leave the block".
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
there's a family who lives near us and they don't really socialize with people along our street. it's like they're living on their own. you can rarely see them go out of their house and talk with the neighbors.
@luisaR (452)
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
i wish I can say that too, I just wanted to have good neighbors and its better for u. it is the same in most places I have stayed though. They extend shoulders but the problem is, sometimes, they gossip around someone else's life. It's the bad thing, mostly when some of the neighbors are stay at home. Be careful still, you don't wanna be too open about yourself and ur family to them. You don't know when they turn their back.
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
gossips make people closer together. i learned that. but it also destroys friendships since you talk about other people's lives most of the time their darkest secrets. i'm aware of that and it's never been my nature to open up that much to them. i'm quite defensive even.
@ctryhnny (3460)
• United States
20 Jan 13
Living in a place where everyone is 62 years old and older I'm the one who does things for my neighbors being the youngest. A woman down the hall from me uses a walker and she is very small and frail. It seems whenever I go out she is trying to get in or out of her apartment and has a hard time so I always give her a hand and she is so appreciative it does my heart good.
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
oh such a kind heart. i wish i have a neighbor like you.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
yes, my family also kind to our neighbors. like your family we also exchanges food during occasion and when there are birthday parties we give them food. we are also being sensitive to the needs of our neighbor and also respect the privacy. so we make sure to held a party not in the later evening so there would be nose like loud music playing or singing session through karaoke. in this way the neighbor harmony are maintain and there would be no argument. like your neighbor also help during emergency.
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
we have a neighbor a lot of occasions they always got drunk and play videoke until midnight that there are even brawls. such noise in the evening.
• Taiwan
20 Jan 13
To be kind to others is important. To be kind to neighbors is even more important. Not just because we may help each other when we need someone for help, but it just feels great to have someone who can smile at you everyday, doesn't it? And I think teaching children to do so can help them to fit in the society well, too.
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
that's so true. you will be spending a lot of time with your neighbors so why not be nice to them?
• India
20 Jan 13
Good neighbours are a great advantage. They always help you out in your needs and also respect your privacy as well.They can be good friends and can make your life a lot better.We should also respect our neighbours and help them out as possible.We should always keep in mind that, it is our actions and behaviour which earns us love and respect.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
i agree with you here. always make friends with your neighbors so that they will also be nice to you.
@jalucia (1431)
• United States
19 Jan 13
With my experience, really helpful neighbors are nosy neighbors, or neighbors who are trying to force you into more of a relationship than you desire. This never works out for me. But, I have to say, whether I like my neighbors or not, if I saw them in trouble I would try to help.
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
well our neighbors are not like that. they are not really pushy.
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
19 Jan 13
My neighbors like to watch us a lot but they are good and helpful for most parts . We have to be glad for the people around us especially when they are decent people and not law breakers .
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
we have policemen neighbors and we can really depend on them when there are problems with regards to fights and brawls.
• United States
20 Jan 13
when we first moved into our trailer our neighbors across the way came over and introduced herself. She had also told us that once we had the moving truck to please come get her 17 year old son and he will help us carry the boxes and furniture. Then he came over and asked if we wanted to eat lunch with them so we did not have to spend money on food. The next door neighbors have two kids ages 5 and 3. They are so adorable and the 5 year old boy will always come over and ask if Randy can come outside and play. It is great to have great neighbors.
@jagjit273 (1754)
• India
19 Jan 13
Your mother is very right as a good neighbour is always better than relatives. As they would be the first one for you in all cases.
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
our neighbors are really nice. i'm just returning them the favor.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
20 Jan 13
Good for you, good neighbors are hard to find. Some are just pains while some just don't care. While I cannot claim that I know all of my neighbors, at least I know that I am in good footing with a couple of them. I'm just not too friendly but I am not a snub either. And I like how we treat each other: we smile, nod and exchange pleasantries whenever we see each other outside or meet on the way to the mailbox, we've shared some food that we prepared and they have done the same to us, and sometimes we have called on them to check if our door is locked and they have borrowed from us some yard stuff (which they promptly returned). I wish I can be friends with more but I guess I can't complain with what we have now.
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
with what you said, i think you're in good terms with your neighbors. i think someone smiling and greeting you in the morning is a good way to start your day.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
19 Jan 13
Lucky you. It is seldom that people have great neighbors. Treasure them and let them always know that you appreciate them. We also have great neighbors. They would help out when someone is sick, or keep a close eye on my house when I am gone.
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
great neighbors are really rare. of course we show that they are really appreciated. well, we've been neighbors for a long time.