In your opinion...A new neighbour moves next door, is it up to you to introduce yourself to them or vice versa

Answer 1

One of your answers was that if the neighbors are "renters, or in a run-down place", introductions wouldn't happen. As a renter I can tell you, unfortunate life circumstance that leads to renting only implies you've lost your class if you never had it to begin with.

I agree with the answer that it's up to you to greet the newcomer, but only when you see them outdoors by happenstance. Moving is a nerve-wracking experience to everyone, even moving up, and as the details fade away and settling begins, a welcome is appreciated.

Answer 2

If a new neighbour moves next door I will introduce myself to them and if I move to a new place then I would definitely like to take initiative for introducing myself there too.

Answer 3

Most definitely, you initiate the first contact to welcome them to the neighborhood. It is the neighborly thing to do. I find not enough people do this anymore, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to have a neighbor you know that maybe in a time of need, they could help you. Or if they were in a time of need, you could help them too. I live in a very small town (90 people) we had a tragedy last year with two local men got killed in an accident. It was amazing how everyone pulled together, helped the wives out with simple things such as food, personal matters, support. There were also alot of others in the community that were absolutely devasted...it was comforting to see the way we all came together and helped each other in the time of need. It restored my faith in humanity.

Answer 4

I have been in my house for three years had been saying hello to my neighbours when I saw them without knowing their names so this year I put Christmas cards through their doors addressed to "no 23" etc and signed them from me "at no 21." I got cards back and I now know their names. Not sure that this would work in all areas though, it obviously depends on the religious mix and you'd have to wait 11 months!

Answer 5

I think its great that you should even bother to ask this question, as an old fa*t it used to be the custom for the old resident to make the introduction initially on moving in day, the new folk have to unpack, find things and most likely would appreicate a coffee while in the process.
But thats just my opinion no better than anyone elses, except for the DH that suggested that if it was a rental property it didnt matter at all???
Nice thought on your part, I like it.

Answer 6

I think its better for you to make the first move. you know the area and people better so you have the advantage over them. It used to be done all the time but now most people dont even know their neighbors. this world has really become a cold and untrusting place, Lets make it the way it was when we knew who our neighbors were. I remember in the 70s when I was a little girl and our neighborhood had block parties, and every mom took turns having the kids for the afternoon. I really wish my kids would have memories like those.

Answer 7

I NEVER wait for the new neighbors to introduce themselves. I get a tray of cookies baked & ready then head on over. I stay for only a minute so to not be a bother but let them know that if they need anything just call.

Answer 8

I wouldn't expect a formal introduction but I would say hello if I saw them. We usually have a big party in the summer and invite all the neighbour anyway so I can catch up with anybody who wants to get to know me then.

Answer 9

hi. I moved to Australia about a year ago and i come from Romania. in Romania I think the person who just moved in will go and say hello and present it self to the new neighbor's but it can easily be the other way around to ;) now here in Australia nobody knows anybody really I have no idea who my neighbor's are... here its different everybody gows to work from 5 in the morning and comes home about 7 pm so nobody cares to know who their neighbor's are... its so weird but I'm used to know, i didn't dare to knock at anybodies doors because I'm a lil to shy and i know i would be shaking with the plate of cookies lol I'm guessing that here in Australia everybody minds their own business and if you probably go knocking at somebodies door they would call the police lol

Answer 10

If your neighbours have not already introduced themselves to you, then I suggest you introduce yourself to them.

When a new neighbour moves is I think it should be a polite, civil and neighbourly for existing nearby residents to welcome you. - just an introduction so that you know who they are and where they live. Also helps for neighbourhood watch activity.