5 steps to being neighbourly Some people find it difficult to build relationships. This Neighbour Day, encourage members of your community to use these 5 simple tips to establish respectful relationships with those around them.
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Make it a habit to flash a friendly
Strike up a conversation with a
Next time you catch each other,
smile or say hello, even in
genuine compliment, or a query,
follow up on what you spoke
chaotic moments, it is sure to
as this can be a great icebreaker.
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Start with a smile
The initial chat
Follow up
make a difference!
your interest and people will generally appreciate feeling listened to.
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Kind gestures are the ideal way
Organise a Neighbour Day
to build positive connections,
get together or engage in a
so consider what you might
neighbourly action – perhaps
be able to offer e.g. bring in
on Neighbour Day, or whenever
their bins, water their garden,
is convenient for you. Think of
or share surplus produce
something your neighbours
or cuttings.
might enjoy e.g. BBQ, morning
Kind gestures
Host your event
tea, some friendly games, or perhaps leave a thoughtful note.
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