How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors

  • December 14, 2009
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Having your neighbors as friends is a great way to ensure help moving furniture or finding a babysitter.

You Will Need

  • Organizational skills
  • Enthusiasm
How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors: Host a party

Step 1: Host a party

Host a housewarming party. Invite your neighbors, family, and friends for a friendly get-together.

Ask guests to bring a dish. Potluck dinners make everyone feel more connected to the party.

How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors: Hold a garage sale

Step 2: Hold a garage sale

Initiate a neighborhood garage sale. Being an organizer provides an excuse to talk to neighbors.

How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors: Create a neighborhood watch

Step 3: Create a neighborhood watch

Organize a neighborhood watch. If one is already in place, get involved.

In addition to being a great way to meet your neighbors, a neighborhood watch helps to create a safer environment for all of you.

How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors: Spark up a conversation

Step 4: Spark up a conversation

Spark up a conversation. Ask about the schools, where to find the tastiest burger, or for a cup of sugar. Invite them over for coffee or a glass of wine.

How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors: Organize a block party

Step 5: Organize a block party

Organize a block party.

How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors: Help

Step 6: Help

Help your neighbor by carrying groceries, mowing the lawn, or plowing the snow. Helping each other is a great way to break the ice and put a smile on their face.

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