I hear this each and every morning. She strikes a 'bell' sound 4 times, pauses for about 5 seconds and strikes this 'bell' again 4 times, pauses for 5 seconds and this goes on about 8 times altogether. She does this every morning at about 7.30. I've actually seen her on my way to work with her front door open and it looks like one of those triangles you used to play at school in the music lession that she holds up and 'sounds' each time. She has such a serious face when she does this. Do you know what this is all about?
2007-04-18 21:21:44 · 17 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Could just be that she has become a bit senile or maybe it's habit that she cannot break
2007-04-19 01:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by EmmaB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a spiritual focusing technique. Most of us go through the day without paying much attention to the present moment. Our minds are always restlessly wandering---worrying about the future, regretting the past, doing practically anything to avoid being right here, right now.
When your neighbor rings the bell, it may be her way of reminding herself that all we ever have, ever, is the present moment. It's a very healthy, beneficial thing to realize.
Of course she may be a complete loon, too. We're all just guessing here.
2007-04-18 21:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ander 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My neighbour used to do this to call her cat in. She would also scream the cats name over and over until it appeared.
I've never heard of anyone else doing this, don't people just wait till their cat comes home on their own?
Maybe she used to be a teacher and can't let go of the fact she is retired now.
2007-04-18 21:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by livinfortheweekend 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To figure out if there is any creepy people taking the time to count and time her rings and post it on yahoo answers to try and figure out why instead of just simply asking her... lol
2007-04-18 21:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by psilocyphener 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go and introduce yourself and ask your oldish neighbor.
You may make a new friend and learn awesome things about their life and experiences.
Then come back and tell us what you found out.
Doodad
2007-04-18 22:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by doodad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's nuts to me. Maybe you should ask her about it sometime. It would make for a great conversation starter... ;)
2007-04-18 21:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by sheriwx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's maybe a religious ritual of some kind.
2007-04-18 21:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by lix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mayb it has 2 do wit her belief, culture or something. ignore her but find out from her at any slightest chance u ve.
2007-04-18 21:40:32 · answer #8 · answered by joddie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
habit, my grandfather as long as i can remember had to touch both handle`s on a door asked why, did not know he was doing it
2007-04-18 21:30:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder.
2007-04-18 21:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by Geenahh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋