Neighbours: parcels, bins, noise and parking
Say hello, swap parcels and sort small problems without a row.
Hiya, we've just moved in at number 12. I'm Ana.
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Saying hello2
Parcels and bins4
- Could you take a parcel in for me?Neighbours often accept deliveries for each other.
- I think I've got a parcel of yoursWhat you say when the courier left theirs with you.
- When's bin day?The day the council collects rubbish.
- Which bin is it this week?Many councils alternate collections between general waste and recycling.
Noise, parking and favours5
- Just a heads-up, we're having a few people round on SaturdayPolite warning about a party.
- Sorry about the noise last nightAn apology before anyone complains.
- Sorry to be a pain, but would you mind not parking across our drive?A British indirect complaint.
- Would you mind keeping an eye on the house while we're away?Asks for a casual watch: bins, post, anything odd.
- One of the fence panels has blown down. Do you know whose fence it isFences usually belong to one side.
Friendly chat4
- Let me know if you ever need anythingSincere but general.
- You must pop round for a cuppa sometimeOften a friendly ritual, not a real invite.
- Lovely day, isn't it?Weather small talk, the default way to acknowledge a neighbour.
- Everything all right? I haven't seen you aboutGentle check-in, especially on older neighbours living alone.
Check yourself15 questions
Question 1 of 15
When should you say 'we've just moved in'?
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