New Neighbors inroduction etiquette?

[catherinemoses]

We have some new neighbors moving in across the road and I am inclined to bake something and take it over and introduce our family.

I'm just wanting some opinions as to when you think is an appropriate time to do something like this.

I'm kind of thinking straight away, but then I am thinking how stressful moving is and how it might seem a bit pushy or annoying.

What do you think? Have you been greeted by your new neighbors after moving in or have you done it.

I've never done it and I don't want to be familiar but unknown and vice versa!

TIA

[danniellabella]

I think it's a lovely idea and I've always wanted to do it but never got around to it. I would give it about a week or maybe even 2 weeks. Let us know how you get on.

I can't remember exactly how I ended up meeting my new neighbours, I think we were introduced by our cats. One of my cats always visited the previous tennants and would go into their house via the cat door and sleep on their beds. This continued when the new neighbours moved in. Thankfully they are cat lovers and know our cats by name and welcome them into their home.

[Toomanytoomany]

I think if the moving truck goes in the evening, pop over mid morning the next day with a plate of something yummy, because they'll still be unpacking, tired and hungry!

That's a nice thought, to look after your new neighbours

[PandaGirl]

I think thats a lovely idea and would be thrilled if someone did it for me, however I wouldnt go over the top as there are some people out there who dont want to know their neighbours and can be abit rude about it, maybe start with a wave and hello and if they dont ignore you progress to welcome basket

[Chocaholic]

Having moved a few times, it is best to keep the initial visit short. Just a quick introduction and hand over the goodies. Put it on a disposable plate so they are not required to bring it back if they are not the 'social' sort.

It would be best to do it a couple of days after the move in as they will be distracted and stressed on the actual move day. I would suggest late morning (i.e. morning tea time) when they would probably be ready for a break.

I would love to have you as a neighbour. Go for it! You may find a new friend!

[catherinemoses]

I would love to have you as a neighbour. Go for it! You may find a new friend!

Aw shucks! Thanks!

They seem to be a young couple and when I said hello from my driveway I got a wave and an enthusiastic 'hello'! Some new friends would be just lovely.

I like your timing suggestion too

[DoubleK]

we've been here a month and all we've had is a 'hi there' from the old lady next door! lol

there isnt much movement in the street, so we haven't had much opportunity. id love it if someone came over to introduce themselves! how thoughtful!

[Astrolady]

We had new neighbours move in just before Christmas too. We waved to them the other day (first time we had actually seen them), and they didn't even bother waving back. So I guess they don't wish to the be friendly type

[catherinemoses]

We had new neighbours move in just before Christmas too. We waved to them the other day (first time we had actually seen them), and they didn't even bother waving back. So I guess they don't wish to the be friendly type

That's a bit sad. How hard is it to wave, honestly!

[Nai]

Quite a few bottles of red wine helped us bond with our neighbours

[Mother Goose]

We had a neighbour once bring us a thermos of coffee and freshly baked scones at morning tea time when we were moving in (plus cold drinks for us kids). It was a welcome break. We actually had that happen several times (Army communities).

Now that I'm an adult, I've moved 3 times with DH and never once had a neighbour introduce themselves to us. When we've waved, we've not had a wave back. Society doesn't seem to be as friendly these days.

MG

[cindyb]

We were greeted by our neighbours while we were unloading the truck and havent looked back! I was so glad that they made the effort with us rather than going through those 'do i say hi?' moments for weeks/months/ ever..
We had one familt in our crt give us a bottle of wine / another gave us a block of chocolate and another mowed our lawn the day after we moved in - the house had been trashed by the tennants that were in here before we bought the place.

I would definately go over and say hi!