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No Ive never needed to, lol. Usually every time I've moved, neighbours can see a single girl moving by herself, come over to introduce themselves so introductions are not really a problem. Its the people that seem to develop dillusions of grandeur. Sometimes Ive had help, but it doesnt take long for neighbours to discover 'yep, she's single'....which sometimes can be a good thing.
When I moved into Wilkes-Barre, PA with my wife back in 1992, it was like the scene in "My Cousin Vinny" - we pull up in a black convertible Corvette (with NY plates) playing Enigma on the CD player, me in black shirt, pants and sunglasses, her in black minidress and heels.
The neighbors, at that point mostly older Polish/German types, were peeking out their venetian blinds - you could see the little "O"'s their mouths made as they watched us move into "Maggie's house" (the former owner).
It took them 3 days before one of them kind of tiptoed over and asked their first question..."What church do you belong to?"
Of course, I smiled disarmingly and answered "No church - I'm a Taoist".
"A dowist?"
"Yes"
"What do dowists DO?"
"Mainly we teach our children to think on their own, be responsible for their actions, observe and learn from nature...
"That's nice..."
"...oh, and we have a bimonthly sacrifice but it's nothing major, just a small ceremony"
Didn't see the neighbors for the rest of the year.
Not likely. I mean, its great to know your neighbors and all. But if I moved to a new neighborhood, I would just keep to myself because the new neighbors probably aren't even friendly. Go work, come home, and enjoy home activity. That's all.
You are like a ray of sunshine in other people's lives aren't you
I would not go to their house, since we just moved into the neighborhood.
I wouldn`t think it was weird though, if they came over and introduced themselves... hey... maybe they would even bring food!
I think it's a good idea, however i'm guilty of keeping to myself. I think if you do know your neighbors they would be more inclined to keep an eye on things.
I didn't have to, they're usually out on the porch and approached us first.
My neighbor is known as "the nose of the neighborhood" but they're very nice.
When I moved into Wilkes-Barre, PA with my wife back in 1992, it was like the scene in "My Cousin Vinny" - we pull up in a black convertible Corvette (with NY plates) playing Enigma on the CD player, me in black shirt, pants and sunglasses, her in black minidress and heels.
The neighbors, at that point mostly older Polish/German types, were peeking out their venetian blinds - you could see the little "O"'s their mouths made as they watched us move into "Maggie's house" (the former owner).
It took them 3 days before one of them kind of tiptoed over and asked their first question..."What church do you belong to?"
Of course, I smiled disarmingly and answered "No church - I'm a Taoist".
"A dowist?"
"Yes"
"What do dowists DO?"
"Mainly we teach our children to think on their own, be responsible for their actions, observe and learn from nature...
"That's nice..."
"...oh, and we have a bimonthly sacrifice but it's nothing major, just a small ceremony"
Didn't see the neighbors for the rest of the year.
This Christian/ex-atheist just had to chuckle on that one-too funny!!
Not likely. I mean, its great to know your neighbors and all. But if I moved to a new neighborhood, I would just keep to myself because the new neighbors probably aren't even friendly. Go work, come home, and enjoy home activity. That's all.
Wow. With an attitude like that, I bet you make friends easily.
We just moved, but we didn't formally introduce ourselves to anyone. We just ran into our neighbors here and there. Now, I wouldn't think it odd if someone did that. I just tend towards the shy side, so it's just not something I'd do myself.
No. I wouldnt do it and I wouldnt answer the door either.
When I move into my own home I am doing it to be left alone.
Also...people are wierd. Who knows what anyones true intentions are anymore?
Plus I read too much on serial killers and crime to ever feel comfortable doing that.
I had people that lived in my apt buildings do that... Creeped me out.
Wait a minute. Aren't you the guy who posted a few weeks/months ago complaining about how hard it was for you to meet people in your new city?
Hmmmm...Think there might any connection between that post and this post?
^^^ well I would prefer a neighbor like that to someone coming up to my door.
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I giggled!
