(cont'd from yesterday's post)
So, it looks like there are people among your neighbors and mine (particularly younger neighbors) who may fear prying and personal questions. On the other hand, loneliness is a problem in modern life, especially in that younger generation.
Can I make a suggestion? Feeling invisible and isolated is not a good thing, so don't ignore him or her when you randomly run into a neighbor. A smile and a little small talk can break the icy wall between us (don't get personal 😉).
Do we need a "Good Neighbor Day"? We have one and it's coming soon--May 16. Friendlier American neighborhoods could help counter the isolating, suspicious, lonely, "tribalist" trend. You could be that influence in your neighborhood.
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