More Than A Number

Love thy neighbour! You must. Otherwise things could get very frustrating. Take the time to be friends with your neighbour, or at least try to establish good terms with them. This has numerous benefits, making your neighbourhood more pleasant, safer and more comfortable to live in.

- Welcome new neighbours with a basket of goodies, a note or even a friendly chat
- Make sure your house and garden is kept neat and pretty
- Try not to be too noisy and disturb your neighbours. Loud music, talk, barking dogs must all be taken into consideration.
- If having a party at home, try to end them at a reasonable hour. Otherwise, invite your neighbours to it.
- If you borrow anything from your neighbours, make sure you return it as soon as possible. Do not forget to say thank you and maybe a little of token of appreciation.
- If your children or pets break or soil something that belongs to your neighbour, make sure you replace it, soon.
- Respect your neighbour’s privacy – in turn they will respect yours.
- If you neighbour is going away on a trip, why not offer to collect their mail, water plants and watch their pets.
- If neighbours are from a different cultural background, it might be interesting for you to take time to learn a few things from them as well.
- Invite neighbours over for a cup of coffee to discuss problems or for just a friendly chat.
- Throw an annual party/dinner to socialize with neighbours.