Just had some new neighbors move in a few houses down on our corner. I've lived there for 5 years and we haven't had but maybe one or two
move ins. In the past we haven't gone over and introduced ourselves or brought something over but my wife suggested we do it this time. Usually
I figure we will run into people in due time and possibly strike up a conversation with them. We really aren't friends with anyone on our street so
maybe this is a chance to try something different and see how it goes. For those of you in neighborhoods, condos or apartments, do people bring
over house warming gifts anymore? Do you do anything when you see someone new move in nearby? Just curious.

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Flew too close to the sun on wings of pastrami

We've brought over baked good on occasion. Mostly I think it's common courtesy to introduce yourself at the first non-intrusive opportunity. That way you'll get a vibe as to whether they're interested in being sociable or would prefer to be left alone.

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If we nominate Trump we will get destroyed & we'll deserve it.- L Graham
I’m going to enforce all laws concerning the protection of classified information. No one will be above the law.- DJT 2016
MAY THEY ROT IN HELL. AGAIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS!- DJT 12/25/23

There is no official policy here. You don't have to do shit.

We've had a lot of turnover of houses in our neighborhood. We've brought over brownies to pretty much every new neighbor. It's always worked out well to at least say hello so you can wave to them as they drive by. Some have become friends with us and others don't really seem too interested which is fine. If anything, it gets over the awkward phase of not knowing someone and whether you will wave or not when you see them and feeling like a dope when you wave and they don't and you have been rejected like a pathetic freak.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

yeah, that's how White Flight usually works.

Move

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See if they are swingers.

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That's right, Bob! Just go through life stiffing waiters and snubbing neighbors. As long as you bash Donald Trump, you're on the right side of history!

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Communists are just people who are terrible at capitalism.

Give them brownies on a decent plate. See if they return it clean and promptly.


Also, what is the downside to introducing yourselves with a nice gift?

This.

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If you see them outside, walk over to the house and immediately punch the guy in the throat. You've got to show them who's in charge in the neighborhood. Then eat some ice cream in front of them.

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I live in a 4 Plex townhouse subdivision. I don't even know my downstairs neighbors.

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the world will always the world. your entire existence is defined by your response.

IN DUE TIME

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Then piss on his feet...

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

Those must be the ones you waved to.



Those must be the ones you talked to.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

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Communists are just people who are terrible at capitalism.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

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Our new neighbors across the street met my wife. She gets them clothes for their young daughters for birthdays and such.

They never met me.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

She's fucking the neighbors, Jimmy.

THIS

I moved into my house 5 years ago...exactly how it went down. Some neighbors are more social and outgoing than others. Our neighbors next door are very nice, but definitely more introverted. Still....good people...just have to respect how they want to live.

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Hahaha.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

I guess your wife said "we're all doing it" when you caught her pink handed.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

Shit on their lawn to establish dominance.

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It's important to get over there early if you need to turn them against other neighbors before they beat you to it.

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I don't remember half the time if I'm hiding or I'm lost

do you engage them in never-ending pointless arguments until they slam the door in your face?

5 houses down is pretty far for a regular block.

Good chance there's a method lab (or two) between your house and theirs.

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Hawaii (fuck) You