This. I would have tried to be courteous and understanding of her difficult parking scenario. Especially since OP wasn't going anywhere at the time and still could have got out if he wanted.And if she buys the house she will be your new neighbor!
This. I would have tried to be courteous and understanding of her difficult parking scenario. Especially since OP wasn't going anywhere at the time and still could have got out if he wanted.
My understanding is there's a reason she had to park that way temporarily. Then a spot in the driveway opened up.You want the one day thing to turn into a permanent thing? You evil!
You should have been an even bigger asshole because you really don't want that inconsiderate bitch moving that close to you.
The best neighbors are ones you never see or hear. When I bought a house in 2008, one of my neighbors came over and said "Welcome to the neighborhood. We keep to ourselves and like quiet. If there's an emergency, let us know."Well, after reading your harsh descriptions of the mother and daughter it seems to me that you are aging into a Clint Eastwood "get off my lawn" kind of guy rather than a Mr. Rogers "won't you be my neighbor" guy. I personally prefer the latter for neighbors. I assume you are hoping that they didn't like the house...
The best neighbors are ones you never see or hear. When I bought a house in 2008, one of my neighbors came over and said "Welcome to the neighborhood. We keep to ourselves and like quiet. If there's an emergency, let us know."
You'd think that, until you experience really friendly neighbors. Chinese immigrants have moved into my block and they really, really keep to themselves. They won't even wave back when you greet them. It's like they're invisible.
In contrast, every black neighbor on my block has been awesome. They care about the appearance of the houses, super friendly, share info about our neighborhood, invite us over for food, watch out for us, etc. Those are the best neighbors.
If I can't live next to the deep woods, I'd like to live next to your invisible neighbors.
It's more awkward than you'd think when you wave at your neighbor and they just give you a blank stare back. Or they'll stand in the middle of the road and just expect you to drive around them. It's like I'm a ghost to them.
Getting home cooked meals from your neighbors is AWESOME. I had an Armenian family that invited the whole block over for dinner. You can't beat that kind of friendliness. The people on the block used to have get-togethers and greet new neighbors. But once the Chinese immigrants moved in, all that stopped. Kinda sad about losing that feeling of camaraderie amongst my neighbors.
You'd think that, until you experience really friendly neighbors. Chinese immigrants have moved into my block and they really, really keep to themselves. They won't even wave back when you greet them. It's like they're invisible.
In contrast, every black neighbor on my block has been awesome. They care about the appearance of the houses, super friendly, share info about our neighborhood, invite us over for food, watch out for us, etc. Those are the best neighbors.
The worst have been Filipinos, at least for me. Every one of them brought in at least one other family into their house. They take up all the guest parking spots, have parties late at night, play loud music, etc. There are no more on the block since every one of them had their homes repossessed. And then those houses were taken over by Chinese immigrants.
The only neighbors are the ones with dogs, and we exchange pleasantries and sniff each others butt. I know all their dogs names, and a couple of the peoples scents.
And I'm good with this
The Filipinos that I have known have been pretty chill people, though.
I have a stack of these stickers in my car for special occasions:
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She and her prepube teen get out of the car.
They both get out again and her 12 year old still waiting-for-her-period daughter gives me a stink eye the entire time.
Quality post, Zeze, but you probably shouldn't mention Coolcoin in the title if you're looking for one. The mods aren't a fan of begging posts.
