New Neighbors
May 11, 2021 07:41:50 #
After several months, the house next door to me has been sold, and new neighbors have moved in. So, what's the correct procedure for welcoming new people to the neighborhood during Covid? If I go over there, I'll have to wear a mask, and that could be awkward. I'll have a mask, and they won't. Ignoring them would seem rude. Not surprisingly, there are online articles about this situation.
May 11, 2021 07:44:33 #
I have the same problem
We just welcome them at a distance
They totally understand
We just welcome them at a distance
They totally understand
May 11, 2021 07:51:00 #
You can take a face covering in your hand and keep a safe distance. If they wear a mask you can put it on and if they don't, they will see that you are prepared. If possible as adedeluca stated, do it from a distance like at the mail box or when doing yard work.
May 11, 2021 07:57:36 #
jerryc41 wrote:
After several months, the house next door to me has been sold, and new neighbors have moved in. So, what's the correct procedure for welcoming new people to the neighborhood during Covid? If I go over there, I'll have to wear a mask, and that could be awkward. I'll have a mask, and they won't. Ignoring them would seem rude. Not surprisingly, there are online articles about this situation.
Since you'd be following public health guidelines in a dangerous pandemic, wearing a mask when the immune status of a new acquaintance is unknown should certainly not be construed as awkward. If anything, it should be a sign of genuine thoughtfulness toward the other party.
NY
May 11, 2021 08:09:43 #
MrMophoto
Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"
They're probably wondering how to approach you as well
May 11, 2021 08:37:48 #
Farm Boy
Loc: Mendota Illinois
Jerry, you know their address send a letter with your phone number and tell them to call you.
May 11, 2021 08:41:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
After several months, the house next door to me has been sold, and new neighbors have moved in. So, what's the correct procedure for welcoming new people to the neighborhood during Covid? If I go over there, I'll have to wear a mask, and that could be awkward. I'll have a mask, and they won't. Ignoring them would seem rude. Not surprisingly, there are online articles about this situation.
I usually just wait until I see one or both outside and walk over to introduce myself. I then offer them any help or tools they might need to help in their settling in. Seems to work. You can keep you distance.
May 11, 2021 09:09:34 #
Country Boy wrote:
You can take a face covering in your hand and keep a safe distance. If they wear a mask you can put it on and if they don't, they will see that you are prepared. If possible as adedeluca stated, do it from a distance like at the mail box or when doing yard work.
Thanks. I'll wait till I see them outside.
May 11, 2021 09:25:01 #
May 11, 2021 09:34:05 #
Country Boy wrote:
You can take a face covering in your hand and keep a safe distance. If they wear a mask you can put it on and if they don't, they will see that you are prepared. If possible as adedeluca stated, do it from a distance like at the mail box or when doing yard work.
May 11, 2021 13:58:43 #
I've noticed more and more people are wearing plastic visors..safety with a smile.
May 11, 2021 16:32:24 #
May 12, 2021 07:30:38 #
exakta56
Loc: Orford,New Hampshire
jerryc41 wrote:
After several months, the house next door to me has been sold, and new neighbors have moved in. So, what's the correct procedure for welcoming new people to the neighborhood during Covid? If I go over there, I'll have to wear a mask, and that could be awkward. I'll have a mask, and they won't. Ignoring them would seem rude. Not surprisingly, there are online articles about this situation.
How about a card and a small gift?
May 12, 2021 08:06:15 #
One thing I ruled out is home-baked goods. If anything, I'd bring store-bought.
May 12, 2021 09:27:13 #
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