Is it just me or are Americans very shy about meeting their neighbors compared to people in other countries? I've seen people in Asia and Europe are usually close friends with their neighbors, have neighborhood parties, visit each other's houses, etc. I never see this in the US, even in tighter quarters like apartment buildings. Any explanations?
2007-10-22 14:56:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think it used to be like that, but now people are just suspicious of everyone because its really hard to trust people nowadays.
2007-10-22 16:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know about American neighbours but I was brought up in England in different times when we did not have to lock back or front doors and neighbours were more than ready to help. I have lived at my present address for 17 years and am on good terms with my neighnours on both sides and over the road. The thought of having a neighbourhood party fills me with horror, especialy when I do not know the poeple living more than 5 doors away. Those around me can be depended on for help if needed but I belong to the, good fences make good neighbours frame of mind
2007-10-23 10:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different neighborhoods...some neighbors are very close..and some are distant. It's pretty much depends which city you are in...
maybe some Americans feel unsafe..or they're busy,...or they just aren't the type to socialize. Really depends on the person....
2007-10-22 21:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every neighborhood is different, some are more close-knit and friendly than others.
2007-10-25 13:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-23 18:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by GDMohammed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, they don't like or trust anyone.
2007-10-22 21:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by pinkstealth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋