How to Meet New Neighbors
Moving can be stressful, and if you're moving out of state or to a brand-new part of town, it can feel isolating. If you're looking to meet your new neighbors but aren't sure how to do so, follow these suggestions:
Do a walk-around. If you're outgoing, take time on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to do a lap of the neighborhood, ringing doorbells and introducing yourself to the new neighbors. No need to bake a pie or cookies—a simple handshake will do.
Send out mailers. If you're less outgoing, try sending out some "New to the Neighborhood" cards with some brief info on you and your family. You can even let folks know a good window of time (Saturday afternoons?) to drop by and say hello.
Involve the kids. If you're a parent, take stock of which neighbors seem to have kids, and invite them over to meet your brood.
Suggest a dog walk. Drop by a pup-owning neighbor and suggest a morning dog walk at some point in the future so both you and Fido can make new friends.
Throw a mixer. If you like hosting, throw an open house-style mixer to meet your new neighbors, and send out the invites via mail.
Do a walk-around. If you're outgoing, take time on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to do a lap of the neighborhood, ringing doorbells and introducing yourself to the new neighbors. No need to bake a pie or cookies—a simple handshake will do.
Send out mailers. If you're less outgoing, try sending out some "New to the Neighborhood" cards with some brief info on you and your family. You can even let folks know a good window of time (Saturday afternoons?) to drop by and say hello.
Involve the kids. If you're a parent, take stock of which neighbors seem to have kids, and invite them over to meet your brood.
Suggest a dog walk. Drop by a pup-owning neighbor and suggest a morning dog walk at some point in the future so both you and Fido can make new friends.
Throw a mixer. If you like hosting, throw an open house-style mixer to meet your new neighbors, and send out the invites via mail.
