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Three of the four next door neighbors are more then just hello terms (typically a short conversation each time) the four one is simply hi or hey. Of the 120ish properties I'll only say hi or how's it going to maybe 10 people other then the ones above. Use to say hi or wave to everyone, but can't be bothered anymore.
Use to walk or cycle at the park near by and would always wave or say hi or both but the number of people ignoring me got so bad that I gave up on trying. Strangely more people in my neighborhood say hi, wave or smile to me on my bike vs walking compared to the park paths were its the opposite.
We love our neighbors and doing things for each other all the time. Two of our favorite neighbors have past away so we make an effort to get to know the knew one. And when the weather (snow) gets bad we all make a point to check on each other.
But unfortunately there is one neighbor that moved in next door a few years ago that has made it a point be mean to some and standoffish. But out here in the country that's never a good choice, but it's their's to make.
Im the one that doesnt speak to neighbor, Its nothing against them, I just like to work in my shop alone without any chit chat. Not being mean, just like being alone
We love our neighbors and doing things for each other all the time. Two of our favorite neighbors have past away so we make an effort to get to know the knew one. And when the weather (snow) gets bad we all make a point to check on each other.
But unfortunately there is one neighbor that moved in next door a few years ago that has made it a point be mean to some and standoffish. But out here in the country that's never a good choice, but it's their's to make.
That's really nice, you are fortunate. I saw on another thread how badly your family has treated you, so it's a real blessing to have wonderful neighbors.
40 years ago my ex husband an I almost decided to move to Minnesota because we read that Minnesotans are extremely neighborly, with welcoming attitudes, bringing welcoming food over and such. Then we realized we could buy the same house for the same money by staying in Southern California. (Not true anymore!!)
Another time we considered Huntsville, Alabama (where ironically I now live) due to his aerospace career. Sometimes I wonder if it would have been better to move to MN or AL. It would have been easier to create a friendship/neighbor group. Problem is, re MN, I really hate snow and don't think I could hack the long winters due to growing up in Southern California. I think people who live in really inclement climates are much more neighborly than in good weather areas. Again, that's a real blessing.
That's really nice, you are fortunate. I saw on another thread how badly your family has treated you, so it's a real blessing to have wonderful neighbors.
40 years ago my ex husband an I almost decided to move to Minnesota because we read that Minnesotans are extremely neighborly, with welcoming attitudes, bringing welcoming food over and such. Then we realized we could buy the same house for the same money by staying in Southern California. (Not true anymore!!)
Another time we considered Huntsville, Alabama (where ironically I now live) due to his aerospace career. Sometimes I wonder if it would have been better to move to MN or AL. It would have been easier to create a friendship/neighbor group. Problem is, re MN, I really hate snow and don't think I could hack the long winters due to growing up in Southern California. I think people who live in really inclement climates are much more neighborly than in good weather areas. Again, that's a real blessing.
Yes, it is a really nice little city. I think some people are able to connect with their neighbors, but modern life is so infra, people are rarely outside their homes unless they have children playing, walking a dog or doing yard work. I think even in Huntsville or Minnesota it would be more difficult now to connect with neighbors because of the way modern life is.
My wife drives in the garage and quickly closes it before she gets out the car so she doesn't have to wave or say hi to our neighbors which may lead into a short conversation with them. She says she is too tired to entertain chit chat after a long day at work (during the week)...lol
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I live in Massachusetts. I wave and that's it. While in the military, ie my younger days we invited people over, but it simply did not work for us. Over the years we became private people. We have family over and that's it. Bottom line, my mind is set on, go be nosy somewhere else!
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I saw on another thread how badly your family has treated you, so it's a real blessing to have wonderful neighbors. 
