Help out. Lend things gladly (a hedge clipper, a cup of sugar),
and return borrowed items promptly. Offer to pick up mail, feed
pets, or water plants when neighbors are away.
Unless you've established a relationship, don't assume that
"popping in" is OK. Call ahead before stopping by.
Be considerate of other people's schedules. If everyone in the
neighborhood goes to bed by 9 p.m., try to keep things quiet, even
if the law allows you to make noise till 10.
Schedule block parties and neighborhood meetings. Establishing a
rapport with your neighbors makes life more pleasant and can help
prevent problems down the road.
