Know Your Neighbour 101: 10 Things to do with Your Neighbours
Invite your neighbour over for a DVD rental movie night complete with ice-cream, popcorn and soft drinks!
Greet your neighbour with a smile in the morning when you meet them in the lift on your way out to work. Don't forget to hold the lift door open for them, introduce yourself and tell them to have a pleasant day!
Welcome a new neighbour to the neighbourhood with some of your home-cooked goodies. You might discover both of you love cooking! You could even exchange your traditional recipes with each other or teach each other to cook the dish!
The next time you travel, buy some souvenirs or snacks for your neighbour.
Offer to water your neighbour's plants when they are away on a holiday, but be careful not to over-water them! Offer to also pick up their newspapers if they are out of town.
Give your neighbour a lift in your car when both of you are heading out and save the environment at the same time!
Ask your neighbour to tell you more about their culture, religious practices and rituals, and in return share your own stories and experiences with them over afternoon tea! You will realise that both of you have more things in common than you would have ever thought.
Organise play-dates for your children with your neighbour's kids. But before you go that far, remember to teach your children how to address the elders correctly and to be considerate of others' needs.
Invite your neighbour to your home during a festive occasion to celebrate.
Finally, keep your doors open at least on the weekends, and get to know your neighbours better. Organise picnics together or simply make use of the common spaces within your estate to play and eat together.