By Jeff Adolph
LGBT Neighbors
When you move from your home town, or relocate because of work, it is sometimes difficult to meet the people in your neighborhood so that you feel completely relaxed in your new environment.
Here are some tips on how you can connect with, and meet, your gay and gay friendly neighbors without feeling uncomfortable.
1) Be Observant - When meeting anyone you need to find the right time to say 'Hello'. Body language plays a huge role in understanding when the timing is right for indtroductions. For example - if your neighbor is rushing in-and-out of his, or her, home and seems frustrated, then now probably is not a good time to introduce yourself. Instead, wait for a more opportune moment when your neighbor seems relaxed and more approachable.
2) Knowing What to Say - if the time is right, the easist way to introduce yourself is to simply greet your neighbor with a hello, and then state your name, as in, "Hi, I'm Alex, and I have just moved into the neighborhood." This is a good ice breaker and typically stimualtes converstation.
3) Conversing - during the course of your first conversation remember to keep things simple, and don't ask too many questions that could be viewed as invasive. Instead, ask question about the area so that you can get to know your neighbor better as well as your surroundings. For Example - ask your neighbor if they can recommend a good place to shop for groceries.
4) Closure - when you have finished talking to your neighbor, you may want to finish your conversation with a comment, such as, "Well, it was nice talking, I hope to chat again soon." This way you leave the conversation on a positive note and also let your neighbor know that you enjoyed meeting them, which could lead to them then offering to show you around, or a party invitation.
Article Source: Schneider, Stephen (2009) How to meet People in Your Neighborhood; available online at www.ehow.com
Images: Microsoft Clipart
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Really great post. Thanks for your tips. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Bing | July 07, 2009 at 11:44 PM