You Spoke Clearly On Annoying Neighbors. What Traits Do Good Neighbors Have? [Block Talk]

ACROSS AMERICA — We’re flipping our last Block Talk question about the traits of an annoying neighbor. Oh boy, did you have a lot to say about that.

A few readers called us out for focusing on bad behavior and leaning in to the complainers. Fair enough. There’s a stack of research that shows people are more likely to complain than praise, but do not represent anywhere near the majority of people.

Still, quality of life matters when choosing a place to live or raise a family, and our readers raised some legit points about that one neighbor out of 100 who ruins it for everyone else.

But what about the 99 percent? Are they friendly but conscious of your space? Are they helpful without being a nuisance? Are they tolerant, live-and-let-live people? How do they handle disagreements and differences in the neighborhood?

Help us build the “definitive list of traits of a good neighbor.” Without naming names, give us some examples of things neighbors have done that put them in the “best ever” category.

Just fill out the form below — and, no worries, we don’t collect email addresses.

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Block Talk is a regular Patch feature offering real-world advice from readers on how to resolve everyday neighborhood problems. If you have a neighborhood etiquette question or problem you'd like for us to consider, email beth.dalbey@patch.com, with Block Talk as the subject line.

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