Your to-do list is endless when moving into a new home. Be sure “introducing yourself to the neighbors” is somewhere near the top of the list! Making an effort to be a good neighbor will help you to settle into your new place. Plus, having a friendly face next door offers added security. As always though, keep in mind the health and safety of those around you during the current pandemic and maintain a safe and respectable distance!
> Go for walks around your neighborhood to make yourself familiar with the area. As you are walking, make conversation with your new neighbors. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself and ask for recommendations and advice for living in the community. Ask your neighbors about their favorite restaurants and area attractions.
> Spending time outside working in the yard or just hanging on the front porch during the nights and weekends will provide plenty of opportunities to introduce yourself. The more time you spend outside, the more approachable you seem, and more than likely, your neighbors will introduce themselves to you.
> If your neighborhood has a social media group, be sure to join for valuable local and neighborhood information. Introduce yourself in the group, say a little about yourself, and let everyone know you are looking forward to meeting them. This is also a great place to meet neighbors who may share the same passion and interests as you.
> Show up at neighborhood events, as this shows that you want to be included in the community. It is a great way to meet neighbors on neutral territory. If you attend events aligned to your specific interests, such as a book club or gardening club, you will have a greater chance to introduce yourself to neighbors with similar hobbies.
> A great way to introduce yourself to new neighbors is to share with them a part of your culture or a small item from the area you moved from. If your culture or hometown has a unique canned or bottled drink or a type of candy that only the locals know about, consider giving this small token as a gift to your new neighbors to represent where you came from.
> If you decide to knock on your neighbor’s door to introduce yourself, choose the timing of your introduction wisely. Everyone has busy lives, so you don’t want to approach your neighbor for an introduction when they may not appreciate the interruption. Try to avoid typical working hours for those working from home, early morning or late evening, meal times, and anytime your neighbor leaves their home as they probably are on a tight timeline.
> Harness the power of patience. Keep the first few interactions with your new neighbors short. If you are destined to become friends, the connection will grow slowly over time with regular interaction. Hopefully, now you are ready to get out there and meet your new neighbors. In addition to the above advice, the best thing you can do is just to be yourself.
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