When our first neighbors moved in a year later, we took them a bottle of champagne to welcome them to the empty neighborhood. After that, each new resident was welcomed in the same way. Gradually, it became a ritual for the last one to be honored to host the next, and it's evolved into a potluck party. It's helped our Neighborhood Watch program and created a friendship between neighbors. Ruthie Langstaff, Sacramento What to do when you're new The boxes are unpacked, the pictures are hung, but no one has knocked on the door to say hello.
People are really ensconced in their lives.
It's not that they're mean or don't want to meet you or be friendly. They're just busy. Volunteer at your children's schools or with an organization you're interested in. Try to hook up with others who've just moved in. Shop garage sales.