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People don't seem to know their neighbors anymore. Nor do people "reach out" to neighbors when life presents a tough moment ( a death in the family).
I remember as a kid, "we"(my family) knew all of our neighbors and they knew us. When someone died, the neighborhood collected money for flowers,food,etc for the family.
We had swim parties, cookouts and such.
TODAY---people slip away in their homes to never been seen until they come back home at 5pm, the next day from work. I've notice people can be outside washing their cars and will not even wave to the neighbor across the street watering flowers.
It's not exclusive to my neighborhood. People have become more interested in their mobile device than they are the human soul.
People try to say--"we're sooooo busy". People should be less busy as a result of this wonderful technology we have. I thought It made life easier? No.
This depends, to a large extent, on what part of the country you're in. As for technology ...everyone has their head buried in a cell phone, Ipad, Tablet or other device thanks to it. No need for real life interaction. In some areas a constant never ending influx of outsiders (many with gang like mentalities) coming and going in neighborhoods. Open borders with enablers harboring several families in single family homes. There are many reasons. I know our neighbors in our little niche (bubble).
I know my neighbors. It’s important to have a relationship with them at arms length. You don’t have to get too personal but at least know who they are and their names, even better get a phone number. You might need it in an emergency. You never know when it’s important to call them for their own security should you see something strange going on in the area. I know all my neighbors and their phone numbers and it’s come in handy a couple of times.
We talk to 2 of our neighbors if we happen to see them..another neighbor is nice but we don't
talk much, next door house is going into foreclosure, they never had much to do with us..
(been here almost 10 years)....they are the 4 closest neighbors...lots over an acre each.
I know my neighbors. It’s important to have a relationship with them at arms length. You don’t have to get too personal but at least know who they are and their names, even better get a phone number. You might need it in an emergency. You never know when it’s important to call them for their own security should you see something strange going on in the area. I know all my neighbors and their phone numbers and it’s come in handy a couple of times.
And, I'm over 70. What does that have to do with it?
We live in small town, USA, know our neighbors, help one another shovel snow and mow grass, and most everybody knows everybody. Attendance to our town council meeting is rewarded with a cookie and a cup of red juice. Our 3 cops walk the beat and stop to chat. We wouldn't have it any other way.
I know one of them, a nice older lady, we spoke several times when I moved here, we even had lunch together once. Then I had my baby. And then my child got very sick (cancer). Definitely a time when you'd need people to reach out. She didn't. Worse, IMO, she is involved with a very active group of ladies in the neighborhood, who help local charities and people in the community etc... she obviously did not communicate about my situation. I'm not angry with her or anything, just a little sad and disappointed.
I know my neighbors. It’s important to have a relationship with them at arms length. You don’t have to get too personal but at least know who they are and their names, even better get a phone number. You might need it in an emergency. You never know when it’s important to call them for their own security should you see something strange going on in the area. I know all my neighbors and their phone numbers and it’s come in handy a couple of times.
Same here. We're not buddies, but we know each other's names and look out for each other. I also belong to a website called Next Door that is for residents of our neighborhood. Membership is by invitation only. We exchange information of interest to the community such as events, volunteer opportunities, recommendations for service people and warnings about criminal activity in the area.
What does knowing your neighbors or not knowing them have to do with anything? Is it negatively impacting my life to not interact with my neighbors?
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