Most of the tenants moving to a new place don't realize that neighbors can be very important and influential to the unique living situation that you are about to experience. If you want to enjoy a pleasant living experience with your neighbors, you need to be a good neighbor yourself from the start. Want to know more about how to make friends and be a good neighbor in the community? Here are some tips that can help make you a good neighbor and be respected by the people around you.

Communication is one of the keys to any relationship, particularly to those living in an apartment community. When you meet a neighbor at any place in your community, it can sometimes be easier to keep your head down and ignore the other resident, but if you want to be a good neighbor, take advantage of opening up communication. If you have just moved in the neighborhood, introduce yourself to anyone you run into by just saying "hello."

With your endeavor to communicate with your neighbors, you don't only show them that you are a good neighbor, but you also create an ally in your new place. There are many things to open up communication, such as learning from your neighbor the safety and security of the community, times that the premises are open to guests, or any other issues you might want to know from your new neighbor. Other topic ideas to discuss are your job and where you work, your family, how many kids you have, or if they are a student, ask them about what and where they are studying.

Another great way how to be a good neighbor and open up excellent communication (while establishing yourself a good neighbor to the community) is to be a social person. You can invite some of your neighbors to a get-together to be held at your place. Show your neighbors that you don't just want to know them, but you also want everyone to know each other to foster a community where you all live harmoniously together.

One of the benefits that you can enjoy while living in a community with a good neighbor is that they can be around to help you out whenever you are away. You can also be on the lookout for your neighbor too whenever he is at work or out of town, especially if he has a family with young children. You can become watchful and protective of your neighbor's homes, as well as your own.

Many of the people living in an apartment community want to live their own life. Still, it's important to respect everyone's life, time, and space, mainly when you're living in an apartment building. 

To be respectful always to your neighbors, entails being mindful of shared walls and premises, always keeping your outdoor/shared space clean , and not using your space for anything unpleasant and hazardous.

Doing a favor for your neighbor doesn't have to be your duty. However, every once in a while, you should extend some support to your neighbor. Exerting a little effort and energy to do something favorable for your neighbor will show that you're a generous resident and a considerate person, and your neighbors may reciprocate and offer their assistance to you in return.

Pets are people's best friends and can provide great pleasure to everyone, but they can also be a headache to other people. To avoid any nuisance to your neighbor that your pet can create, train your dog to behave and not to bark or become noisy. It is an excellent way to ensure your neighbor likes your company and will also love your pet.

If you want to know how to be a good neighbor and be respected by your neighbors in an apartment community, you should first show that you are a good neighbor yourself.

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