Each vicinity has its personality and character. Some places give you more chances to socialize, while others are secluded. Regardless of the type of neighborhood you live in, there are still some basic etiquette rules you should follow to be a good neighbour. The ultimate goal is to live in peace and harmony, and even though that’s not always possible, you can at least do whatever it takes to prevent hostilities and long-lasting hard feelings. 

Let’s take a dig at what can be done on our part to be a good neighbour. 

Keep a notice of shared walls. 

Whether you are listening to your favourite song on Saturday night, or hammering in the last nail to hang your family picture—your neighbours can totally hear you. If you’re in an apartment or semi-detached home or any structure where you and your neighbours share adjacent living spaces, you need to take care of not disturbing your neighbours. Position noisy household appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers – even TVs and speakers – away from partition walls. If people live on the floor below you, consider putting rubber matting underneath your appliances to deaden or mellow the noise. 

Keep a check on garbage bags 

Don’t leave garbage out of your door for hours or days in case the collection procedures are slow due to any reason. That will leave a foul sight and smell for our neighbours to deal with. Only put your garbage out on the day it’s due for collection. If you accidentally miss the collection, bring it back onto your property immediately and try to contain it well. Garbage can attract vermin, insects, and other pests, and is also unsightly. 

Communicate with your neighbour. 

Above all, the human race has to survive and sustain itself while holding hands with each other. You may be busy but ensure to at least wave and smile and share a small chat when you come across any neighbour. Keep them in the loop in case you are planning for a home activity that would affect them in advance. Keep the channels of communication open by reminding them that if you’re doing anything which disturbs them, they should feel comfortable approaching you about it. 

Be there for your neighbours 

There are many ways to get involved with your neighbours and build a healthy community. Basic humanity can never substitute material things we have to offer. Make sure that you are not just a good neighbour for the sake of it but try to build a harmonious surrounding. Be there when your neighbour falls sick and needs to be driven to a hospital in times of emergency, or needs someone to take care of kids if the situation demands. Small talk takes on new meaning when you value the ordinary parts of people’s lives without feeling like you’ve got to somehow make the conversation. You never know when you will have to be at the receiving end. 

Keep notice of aesthetics 

A good neighbour maintains the exterior of the home and lawn to the same level as the rest of the neighbourhood. You don’t want your home to be the one on the street that makes the vicinity look shabby. Remove mold from the exterior walls and paint when necessary. Make sure that trees, shrubs, and other elements don’t creep into your neighbour’s yard. 

Don’t forget to invite your neighbours 

You might be a party person and must have ample friends to invite to each gathering. But remember that it’s essential that at least once in a blue moon you do invite your neighbours too. This will make them feel welcome in your life. Moreover, an occasional late-night blast might be forgiven, but all-night parties every single weekend can make you a rude neighbour. If a neighbour calls or comes over and asks you to pipe down, be friendly and apologize. Then quiet down. Be respectful of your neighbours when you throw a party. Ask your guests to park in the driveway or in front of your home. Make sure they don’t block someone else’s driveway or use another resident’s designated spot in an apartment complex lot. 

A society is just not built with solid infrastructure but with human connections as well. Homes become home when they are instilled with a feeling of oneness. Neighbours can be your extended family if all parties have each other’s back when needed. Kamlesh Gandhi Projects promotes healthy co-existence and hence builds all their projects where people enjoy privacy, there are no sorts of disturbances but there are a lot of chances to come together to celebrate and share. We make common play areas, gyms and community halls, and time and again host events where all residents of the scheme come together to cherish festivals together. If you too wish to be amidst such a positive environment where traditions of India, unity, and love still thrive, book a visit now at KGP! Our 3 BHK apartments and 4BHK bungalows in Vadodara are some of the best we are offering right now.