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Were You A Good Neighbor This Year?
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n most neighborhoods block parties and borrowing cups of sugar are things of the past. Perhaps in the age of technology and busy schedules we’ve grown accustomed to keeping to ourselves, or it may be that we don’t want to be viewed as intrusive. Most of the time it seems families prefer to stay cozy on the couch, rather than greet the couple who just moved in next door. So is keeping to oneself the key to being a good neighbor?
According to a recent report from
realtor.com
three out of four people believe they have good neighbors.
"While it's true that some people focus on what annoys them about their neighbor, it's a welcome surprise to see that people generally think positively of their neighbors," said Nate Johnson, chief marketing officer at
realtor.com
. “Trust and dependability plays an integral part in helping a neighborhood feel like 'home'.
Across all demographics, being trustworthy (59 percent) and quiet (50 percent) are the most important qualities a neighbor can have, even trumping friendliness (46 percent). Interestingly, Millennials and Gen Z respondents (age groups 18-34) and older adults ages 55+ tend to care most about having friendly neighbors, with 48 percent and 49 percent, respectively, seeing it as a top trait.
The best way to build trust and a friendly rapport with our neighbors? “Building it can be as easy as stopping by to say hello,” says Johnson.
Welcoming new residents to the neighborhood can establish an amicable rapport from the get-go. The most common welcoming method preferred by 65 percent of survey participants? Just a simple introduction. However, only 46 percent of respondents reported that their neighbors stopped by for a quick greeting, and 39 percent were never welcomed to the neighborhood in any fashion.
So why not try out the golden rule of being a good neighbor this coming year and welcome others as you would have them welcome you. After all, you never know when you might need a cup of sugar, or even better, when you can lend a cup of sugar!
Have a wonderful, love-filled holiday season!