We are moving soon, how should we introduce ourselves to our neighbours? we are in england.?

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we are moving soon, how should we introduce ourselves to our neighbours? we are in england.

We are not moving very far, new house is in the same side of town but I don't know anyone here anyway and would like to introduce myself to my new neighbours.

Don't want to invite anyone in, just like to introduce myself.

We are a couple in our late 20's in UK.

Any ideas? thanks

Answer 1

they will probably come to the people that are moving in,which are you of course.knock on their door,and just say hello and introduce yourselves and tell them that you just moved in next door,down the street,etc.and it will take you to a conversation hopefully and then finish it off with "it was nice meeting you", "hope to see you soon", "have a good day", etc.

i hope this was good advice for a 12 year old, haha.

have a safe trip,and

good luck!

Answer 2

If you ever see them outside, go up to them and say that you have just moved in ect. that will be a good way to start a friend relationship.

Answer 3

just say hello and ask a few general questions about the area

Answer 4

You can really see which answers are from the UK and US. It's a little unusual to introduce yourself to your neighbours in the UK, especially England. My new neighbours made a point of coming round to introduce themselves when they moved onto the street.

Answer 5

dont bother still dont know who lives in same road as me

Answer 6

i would nt bother most people like to be left alone

Answer 7

I live in Scotland and it is more normal here when someone new moves in beside us to introduce ourselves to them.  If it is very close as in few doors, just across the way I usually hand in a bottle of wine an a New House card. If you are likely to be the one introducing yourselves then I would do some little cards/notes on the computer or get them from somewhere just saying hi and telling them a bit about yourselves but nothing in a boasting sense if you have high powered jobs or whatever and also in a nice way letting them know you are friendly but not going to be dropping in on them every other minute.  Something like - Hi! We are John and Jane your new neighbours at number -- . We haven't came very far but thought we would introduce ourselves as we don't yet know anyone around here. If you see us around please say hello and introduce yourselves to us.  We won't bother you but if ever you have a problem we would be happy to help out if we could.  John & Jane -------------- You may want to say something entirely different but if you don't want to have the neighbours in I think this is the best way

Answer 8

We've just moved too(last Friday), and we just keep an eye open fo the neighbours when we're outside. Just start with a wave and a smile and before long you'll be chatting to them. We have already had some lengthy conversations with the neighbour on one side, a brief chat with the neighbour on the other, and a passing "hello" with the couple opposite.

Answer 9

hehhe it might depend on where you live in england...

in essex people aren't friendly so I wouldn't bother... just don't live til your old there because they usually die and neighbours don't notice until 3 months later.

elsewhere I would expect they should go around and welcome you, if they don't do that on your first day, then pay a visit to your neighbours and the people living opposite you if you're living in a house.

But do this on your second day because they might think you're after spare food or drinks until you settle in :p

Just be yourself saying you're the couple who moved in the other day and just wanted to introduce yourselves and to get to know the neighbours.  Hopefully they are welcoming and will make a conversation with you too :) good luck!!

Answer 10

have you got children  ? or pets as they are often the ice breakers

your children will mix with the other children and then you meet folk

if you have pets it can be easy to have photo's of them and have flyers to say you and ........have moved if you see him  it may be while they get used to the area .......not too pushy to get to know the neighbours  but breaks the ice

Answer 11

ask them for a s***w driver and don't give it back, theyll have to come over eventually.

Answer 12

just say hello to them when you see them out on the front, then maybe start a conversation , ask them how long they have lived there , what the other neighbours are like , what to do in area , even when the bins are emptied, anything really , get to know what they are like before inviting them to your house as you may regret it otherwise

Answer 13

my neighbour made me a cake when I moved in which I thought was a lovely thing to do. Bit more difficult when you are the one doing the moving though.

Answer 14

Bring them a plate of homemade cookies with a note introducing yourself and a little about you.  

"Hi my name is X, we just moved down the street.  We don't need to be best friends but I would like to be able to say Hi when we meet on the street"  Put the note in an envelope, stop by their doorstep and introduce yourself, hand them the cookies, say Nice to meet you, and go back home.

Answer 15

if u see them while ur moving in then say hi and introduce urself.

if u dont see them knock on there door the next day and inroduce urself, they may invite u in for a coffee.

Answer 16

Perhaps, you could hold a house warming party. First, try and find a list of residents, and see who you want to invite. Then place out some snacks, maybe a BBQ [if weather permits], and make light conversation.l Everyone will be intrigued.

Be sure to go along to fetes etc. and other occasions held in the town. Apply to all events etc., always be there. Make yourself known!

If you really aren't that kind of person, try some kind of plan.

Do you have a pet? If so then try setting it lose in there garden, or losing it. And having to look for it.

Good luck!