A. Lend a hand. B. Keep your eyes open for something unusual. C. Be seen, but not to be heard. D. Get to know your neighbors and make friends. E. Volunteer in the local community. F. Keep your own home safe and attractive. |
Tips for being a good neighbor
No one likes a noisy neighbor. Do you hold parties that last all night? Do you leave your dog outside to bark all day? Keep noise to a minimum(最低限度).
It'smuch easier to solve any problems with neighbors if you have a friendly relationship with them. You may realize that you have things in common with them and make life-long friends.
Once you know your neighbors, you'll know if something seems out of place in the neighborhood. Are strange people carrying expensive things out of your neighbor's house? Have several days passed since your elderly neighbor last collected his newspaper? The benefit of keeping an eye out for unusual behavior in the neighborhood is that others will do the same for you.
Offer to drive an elderly neighbor to the grocery store. Offer to collect mail while a neighbor is on vacation. The more often you lend a helping hand, the more likely that your neighbors will do the same for you when you need help.
Don't just limit your neighborly actions to your block or street. Remember that everyone who lives in a community has the ability to help make it a better place. Think about your passion and find a way to do it on a voluntary basis in your community.
