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Basically, we have a neighbor across the street that we never introduced ourselves to when she moved in almost a year ago. She never came over to say hi either, so at this point, we have never actually spoken, just waved if we happened to pass each other in our cars in the street. We live in a subdivision that is only partially finished, so there are empty lots on either side of both of our houses and our houses directly face each other. This is so awkward, and I know that it will be more so when the weather gets warm again and we are outside more. I feel like it would be very strange, after almost a year, to go over and say "Hi! Welcome to the neighborhood!", and I know I should have gone over right away when she moved in, but how do I go about meeting this neighbor now that almost a year has passed without looking like a real jerk? It's just too awkward for things to continue like they are now. I don't want to be her best friend or anything, but I feel like I need to at least speak to her. I feel embarrassed that we didn't go over right away when she moved in, but I'm basically very shy and just kept putting it off...for almost a year!
Just walk over and say, "You know. I feel bad. We've kept meaning to come over and introduce ourselves, and haven't done so." And then do it. It's really not that hard.
"Hi! We've been passing each other around the neighborhood and waving for a while, so I thought I would come over and introduce myself. I'm Jane." and take it from there.
This really isn't that strange of an occurrence - so don't feel bad.
We had neighbors move in 2 doors down, but in our neighborhood (acre lots) - they aren't like right next to us or anything and we haven't formally introduced ourselves yet.
They moved in last summer, but of course were busy moving and getting settled in the beginning .. and we were busy gardening/working...
I figure this Spring, before we get too dirty outside we'll make a point to catch them when they're outside, just to formally say "hi".. but no big deal.
The fact that they wave at you and acknowledge your existance means they are friendly and understanding and not harboring some secret grudge.
Thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply. I think I do tend to make things like this bigger than they are because I am so naturally shy, so I will just do what you all suggest and when the weather gets warm in a couple of months, if not before, and I see her outside, I will just go on over and say "hi".
Basically, we have a neighbor across the street that we never introduced ourselves to when she moved in almost a year ago. She never came over to say hi either, so at this point, we have never actually spoken, just waved if we happened to pass each other in our cars in the street. We live in a subdivision that is only partially finished, so there are empty lots on either side of both of our houses and our houses directly face each other. This is so awkward, and I know that it will be more so when the weather gets warm again and we are outside more. I feel like it would be very strange, after almost a year, to go over and say "Hi! Welcome to the neighborhood!", and I know I should have gone over right away when she moved in, but how do I go about meeting this neighbor now that almost a year has passed without looking like a real jerk? It's just too awkward for things to continue like they are now. I don't want to be her best friend or anything, but I feel like I need to at least speak to her. I feel embarrassed that we didn't go over right away when she moved in, but I'm basically very shy and just kept putting it off...for almost a year!
Help!
God help you if you ever have any really important decisions to deal with. Just walk over and say I'm sorry for not introducing myself sooner, my name is Kelly, or whatever it is. If she's friendly, then chat. If she's not, then say "well, I won't take up any more of your time. Nice meeting you" and leave.
Thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply. I think I do tend to make things like this bigger than they are because I am so naturally shy, so I will just do what you all suggest and when the weather gets warm in a couple of months, if not before, and I see her outside, I will just go on over and say "hi".
Thanks again!
What's the worst that could happen? Decide it doesn't matter what the outcome, you have been nice.
I introduced myself to a young man that had just moved in with his friends - he was so rude. They stole electricity from neighbors and lived there rent free for a year. I was polite, he wasn't. His karma not mine.
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