I have a very nosey neighbor neighbor. She asks me personal questions, like if I'm dating, do I even go to the health club I joined and tells others about who she sees coming and leaving my house. I feel as if I am under servalience. I like to walk with my dogs, but I feel as if all eyes are on me......what you think? Plus, do you think I should drive to a park and walk my dogs?
2007-08-12 08:00:55 · 11 answers · asked by dogsrulecatsqtime 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just walk the dog where you live, act normal and don't give her anything to talk about. If she asks you personal qusetions, say "I'm sorry, but thats my bussnes, I don't know you that well" or something. Not as bad as mine, they are crazy, they yell at us for being in our yard when they are out there and poped my brand new soccer ball when we accedently kicked it over in there yard. We left it because it was late. Thats just crazy, can we call the funny farm for both of them?
2007-08-12 09:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mal777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people that come off as being nosey are really very lonely people. They feel as though there is nothing important going on in their life so stay busy with others and their lives. When she wants to talk try asking her questions about herself and be interested in what she has to say. Maybe this is the only way that she feels important. If you enjoy walking your dogs close to home, keep doing it. Don't worry about what other people are saying or thinking.
2007-08-12 08:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know about nosy people. They are annoying, especially if you're not the type of person who likes talking about yourself to strangers. I don't even do it with my friends.
Don't answer the personal questions.. Just change the subject in a polite way. She might understand you don't like it.
Don't change your habits.. you have the right to live the way you want. If you don't pay much attention to her she will get tired because there will be nothing 'new' about you that she may want to know.
Keep walking with your dogs the way you always do. There will be a moment when she won't be interested. If you change your habits you'll give her 'new' excuses to wonder about you again. So, make it boring and dull. Nothing new. All the same.
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2007-08-12 08:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To have a neighbor like this can be a bit aggrivating, and can make you feel almost paranoid at times. Feels like you are "on display" every time you go out in your own yard!
I once had a neighbor who seemed fascinated with me and everything I did. I made an effort to get to know her and found out the poor woman was just bored and very lonely. She had little else to do but keep up with my doings. I started reaching out to her, talking to her, and asking if she needed anything when I was out. Know what? We became good buddies!
You might try that too.
But if the nosy one is nasty, gossips about you in a mean way, just ignore her for the most part.
2007-08-12 08:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi! I feel that you should do what ever you wish to do! Maybe if you talk to her,tell her that you love your privacy,and that it is great when you can walk and relax! Maybe you could try say to her that you feel so comfortable walking your dog when no one is watching you,and ask her if she feel good when no one is watching her when she walks? Ask her how she feels? That may make her realize that you deserve your privacy! I have horrible Young neighbors! The are new,spoiled teens early 20's. their parents are not there to watch them! And the father is just as bad as they are! They make noise! Boom box,racing engine's.Al kinds of noises.and they do them on purpose! To bother a sick woman. I wrote them a letter, talked to mother, and called police many times! I could go on and on. but wont! The point is, that they have nothing else to do! Your neighbor may not also! I have avoided my neighbor's to a point! I wont react when they are trying to aggravate me! They want attention! It is sad they cant find anything else to do! otherwise i just be myself! I hope that you will be yourself too! Good Luck!
2007-08-12 12:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Bailey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go about your business as usual. Don't answer her questions if you don't feel comfortable doing so. She is probably just trying to be friendly. I would walk the dogs in your own neighborhood and not be chased off....
2007-08-12 12:35:07 · answer #6 · answered by beth l 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her politely when she asks questions like that that you consider that to be very personal. Just use the best manners you can think of to tell her to back off. I dont think you should go to all those lengths. Just enjoy your life and dont bother with all the eyes on you.
2007-08-12 08:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by fullofsugaw 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if ya give her something to talk about she'll relent.
A possible solution:
One bright & early morning when you know she's home, go over to her front step nakkid,take her newspaper, flash her through the picture window, then let your dogs "releive themselves" on her rose bushes.
I can almost guarantee she'll never talk about you (or to you) again.
2007-08-12 09:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by frith25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just walk the dog, but make sure you wear a mask.
2007-08-12 08:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by Busy Lady 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you never answer her nosey questions, as they are none of her business.
Don't change your life at all because of her, just ignore it.
I don't see what you can do to stop her.
2007-08-12 11:01:15 · answer #10 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋