I'm an earlybird and I wake up approximately around 5:00 AM every morning. I typically like to clean my apartment before I start getting ready for work so that I always come back home from work to a clean apartment. I have a habit of vacumming every morning at 5:30 AM and last week my neighbor lady and I got into a quarrel saying I am too noisy in the mornings and that I need to be more respectful. I got angry with her and told her all kinds of mean things as well.... I start work at 7 AM and I usually almost always come back home late, so by the time I come back home I'm usually very tired around 9 PM and fall asleep by that hour. Aren't I right If I want to vacuum since I am in my own dwelling. Could 5:30 AM be too early? How do you feel about this?
2006-12-18 00:32:45 · 12 answers · asked by Mary R 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Firstly, it isn't like you are playing loud music at 5:30 am.I mean, how loud can a vacuum be? You're building must have thin walls.
But I know there are certain tenant/landlord bi-laws that say early morning noise can start at 7 am and then late night noise should cease at 11pm. Generally though, you shouldn't do anything that disrupts others 'enjoyment of their unit'.
I hate to say this but maybe you should leave the vacuuming to when you get home - I know you're tired but considering the bi-law, it would be best to be safe than sorry.
About your relationship with your neighbor. It sounds to me like you two just clash. And that happens sometimes, unfortunately. Be the bigger person and try to get along with her because arguing will just aggravate things for you, and I don't think you need that right now. It really is stressful having a feud with your neighbor because this is your home and your home should be stress free and relaxing. Good luck.
2006-12-18 01:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Stephanie, I would like to tell you what you want to hear but I an convinced that it would not solve the problem,instead I have to say that whenever there is a dispute the best solution is compromise and there is no loss of face in this.
I know you work hard and are tired when you get home but really isn`t the effort worth the peace between you and your neighbor?
If it was me I would do the vacuuming at evening time and you will soon get into the habit of doing this and it will not be so much of a chore.
2006-12-18 08:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When living in apartments, we all have to make a few sacrifices to get along better in such close quarters with our neighbors. I think 5:30 is rather early to be cleaning, perhaps you could rearrange your chores and your other duties, so that you maybe spend a little more time relaxing in the morning and you vaccuum in the evenings when you return from work. Or, enjoy the time to sleep in a little more, if you can, and then you'll have more energy to do these tasks in the evening.
2006-12-18 08:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by JenV 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been told that, vacuuming the floors or any kind of work which can be heard clearly through the wall before 6am, in most Western countries, is a no-no. It depends on your local laws on disturbing the peace or noise pollution. It should probably be done on the weekends or after 6am if possible. You'll have to check with the police or the local authority (city hall) to see what the rules are.
2006-12-18 09:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by montrealissima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you live in an apartment, and I do think that it's rude for you to be vaccuming at 5:30am. I wouldn't start any activities that make a lot of noise before 8am, just like you shoud stop loud activities after 11pm. It's just common courtesy.
2006-12-18 10:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i side with your neighbor. although you are an early riser, that does not give you the right to impose your noise on anyone else so they, too, are forcd to be awakened too early. vacuum when you come home or wait until your day(s) off. you sholdn't alienate your neighbors. it's always best to aim for harmony when livin in an apartment complex, with other tenants to be concerned about.
2006-12-18 08:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it bothers her, can you vacuum right before bed? I know we all have schedules but sometimes a little adjusting can go a long way in getting along. Now if she gets too picky, call her out on it. Good luck!
2006-12-18 08:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes 5:30 is way too early......thank goodness you're not my neighbour!.
If you leave at 7am and not get home til late then asleep by 9pm WHO is messing up your appartment so that you need to clean EVERY day???
2006-12-18 08:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by auntiebella 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I's have to kill you if you started vacumming at 5:30!!! Drink coffee, dust or something quiet, don't be an idiot!!!!
2006-12-18 08:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
idk,.. 530 is kind of early,.. if i wasn't heavy sleeper it might piss me off a little. I'd say get an extra half hour of sleep or somthing and vacuum when you get home if possible
2006-12-18 08:43:23 · answer #10 · answered by Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋