Is there a locally made delight that you can share with your new neighbors? This is an especially nice thing to do if your neighbor is not just new to the neighborhood, but a recent transplant to the area. One modern caveat to this traditional gesture…be sure to include a list of ingredients since allergies are plentiful these days. “Welcome to the neighborhood! I made you a cake.” Sure, it sounds very 1950s, but I would LOVE it if someone brought me a cake. So, for better future neighbor relations, and just because you want to be a nice person, here are nine ways to welcome new neighbors into your community…
Or to ask if they can spare any wine first thing in the morning. Plus, a little goodwill early on can go a long way toward better neighbor relations in the future…like when you need to have that awkward conversation about their dog barking all night long. This kind of welcome is rare these days, but can make newcomers feel even more welcomed because it is so unexpected. There was a time when we welcomed new neighbors with a small gift, baked goods or hand-picked flowers. Not only do I try to reciprocate whenever I can, I also think it’s important to welcome new neighbors into the community with similar enthusiasm. Okay, now you can judge me.īut, one of the great things about having good neighbors is that you help each other out in a pinch…the proverbial borrowed cup of sugar, and all that. After breaking into said neighbor’s house, I then walked back down the street cradling my wine bottle with my two pajama-clad kids in tow. Now before you judge me, I was actually making a roast and realized I was out of wine just as I needed to add that crucial ingredient. I had to let myself into her house to get it - with her permission, of course. Not that long ago, my neighbor lent me a bottle of wine when I was in dire need. Welcome new neighbors to your ‘hood with a traditional gift or a more modern interpretation. For more information, visit our Facebook page. You can also meet up at Paddock Pointe’s 1/ST Saturdays “Happiest of Hours” at the Maryland Jockey Club from 12 pm – 4 pm for discounted drinks and food on race days.
Express your gratitude for their assistance. Return anything you borrow from your neighbor promptly, in the same condition that they lent it to you.You can also invite your neighbors to join in the fun. If you host a party, be considerate of your neighbors when directing your guests to park and end the party at a reasonable hour.Be mindful of noise (loud music, barking dogs, power tools) that may disrupt the neighborhood beyond a reasonable hour.Welcome a new neighbor with a personal note or pop by for a personal introduction.If you want to enjoy the benefits of living in a tight-knit community, being a good neighbor is a great place to start! Maintain positive and lasting relationships with your neighbors with these easy tips:
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