Qualities of a Good Neighbor
Qualities of a good neighbor
When I think about my childhood years, I my first friends come to my mind, those who were the first people besides my family I got to know, who become my friends and grew up with me. Most of them were classmates, relatives and of course, neighbors. Neighbors are those people who share the street, block and fences with us. Their existence has always been taken for granted, and they haven’t been given the importance or attention that they deserve
For some people, neighbors can mean “troublesome” or “annoyance”. For others, neighbours are considered as relatives, and they enjoy having a good and close relationship with their neighbors. Of course, the options depend on personality of individuals, culture, and type of housing (housing or apartments), place (a bid city, a small town, or the country) among others. But both points of view may come to an agreement when determining “what makes a good neighbor?”
In the first place, a good neighbor should be considerate. Knowing that you should treat others the way you expect to be treated is a quality that makes people respect boundaries (physical, social and emotional). For instance, a neighbor who can tell when the noise of his stereo makes may bother the people next door, and is able to turn is down taking into consideration of his neighbor’s needs.
In the second place, being sympathetic is another characteristics than a neighbor should have. Putting you-self in someone else’s shoes makes you understand better the feelings of somebody who is in trouble, and consequently, offer appropriate help. An example could be a situation where you known that you neighbor divorced recently and is going through a hard time. Maybe you will be more understanding when you see her in a bad mood, and avoid unnecessary conflicts, because you can see the way she feels.
Finally, good manners and a polite way to address your neighbors can polish even the toughest relationship. When a neighbor is rude, even if
When I think about my childhood years, I my first friends come to my mind, those who were the first people besides my family I got to know, who become my friends and grew up with me. Most of them were classmates, relatives and of course, neighbors. Neighbors are those people who share the street, block and fences with us. Their existence has always been taken for granted, and they haven’t been given the importance or attention that they deserve
For some people, neighbors can mean “troublesome” or “annoyance”. For others, neighbours are considered as relatives, and they enjoy having a good and close relationship with their neighbors. Of course, the options depend on personality of individuals, culture, and type of housing (housing or apartments), place (a bid city, a small town, or the country) among others. But both points of view may come to an agreement when determining “what makes a good neighbor?”
In the first place, a good neighbor should be considerate. Knowing that you should treat others the way you expect to be treated is a quality that makes people respect boundaries (physical, social and emotional). For instance, a neighbor who can tell when the noise of his stereo makes may bother the people next door, and is able to turn is down taking into consideration of his neighbor’s needs.
In the second place, being sympathetic is another characteristics than a neighbor should have. Putting you-self in someone else’s shoes makes you understand better the feelings of somebody who is in trouble, and consequently, offer appropriate help. An example could be a situation where you known that you neighbor divorced recently and is going through a hard time. Maybe you will be more understanding when you see her in a bad mood, and avoid unnecessary conflicts, because you can see the way she feels.
Finally, good manners and a polite way to address your neighbors can polish even the toughest relationship. When a neighbor is rude, even if