Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you just moved into a new neighborhood, you may find yourself wondering how to be the best neighbor possible. Your new neighbors could become great new friends of yours if you make the right first impression. Even if you missed out on the chance to make a great first impression when moving into your neighborhood, there are still multiple ways that you can re-vamp your image to gain better standing in the community. Whether you are new to your neighborhood or a long-time fixture of it, these five tips are sure to help you become the best neighbor possible.
1. Be Helpful and Kind
Being helpful and kind to others is often easier said than done. There are many ways that you can be of service to your neighbors, especially for families with young children, disabled neighbors, and elderly neighbors. Ways that you might help these people include helping to mow lawns, helping to bring in groceries, providing childcare, or sharing a fresh home-cooked meal. Being the first to offer a favor will often allow you to gain better standing among neighbors as well as a sense of inner fulfillment.
2. Get Involved
A safe neighborhood is a good neighborhood. People should be safe from violence, mistreatment, and disrespect in their communities. There are multiple ways that you can stand up for neighborhood safety. You may choose to join a neighborhood watch group or share on Nextdoor, the community-based social network and app-based service. Implementation of Nextdoor’s racism prevention measures has made it a safer place to share information about potential community disruptions. There is no excuse for neighbors to bully one another, especially on the basis of race.
3. Maintain Your Property
Keeping up with the Joneses is not always necessary, but it’s a good idea to stay on top of property maintenance and lawn care. A neatly groomed lawn free of clutter helps convey a positive message to your neighbors and neighborhood visitors. If any of your neighbors are looking into selling their homes, your well-maintained property will help them get an excellent real estate appraisal. A house that is clean and well maintained on the outside is often the same on the inside. This will help when you invite guests over for entertaining opportunities.
4. Mind Your Own Business
While there are some issues that it’s essential to speak up about – like racism or violence – others are private matters between adults. Many neighborhoods can foster gossip and slander, but this always ends in disappointment and distrust for the people who participate in it. It is best to avoid discussing the infidelity of your neighbors, the grades of their children, or the state of their employment. These topics do not foster togetherness, and they can often create tiffs and disagreements between people.
5. Host a Barbecue or Two
When in doubt, one great way to show your neighbors how much you care about them and enjoy their company is to host the occasional barbecue or picnic. This could occur in your backyard or a neighborhood park. At events like these, community issues and happenings can be discussed in a fun, informal setting. Friendships can be made, and children and adults alike can enjoy each other’s company. Even if you do not cook, you can turn the event into a potluck and invite neighbors to bring their own meats for the grill, side dishes, and unique desserts.
No matter what tactics you use to do so, it is always a great idea to ensure that you participate in your community as the best community citizen possible. Not only is it an act of kindness for those around you, but being a good neighbor is personally rewarding as well.
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