1) Be friendly towards others. You don't necessarily need to know them, but a simple hello or greeting goes a long way. Creating friendly relationships also makes it easier to interact in the future if anyone has questions or concerns.
2) Be soft spoken when entering and exiting. Avoid stomping in stairwells especially when leaving before sunrise or coming back late at night. Keep the noise at whisper-level in hallways. Loud laughter and conversations while people are relaxing or sleeping is a nuisance. Close doors behind you with ease. Main building and apartment doors create a lot of noise. Don't let them slam or shut by themselves.
3) Be aware of your noise level inside the apartment. This is one of the most common complaints. More noise etiquette is needed if you live above another person. Soft footwear makes less noise than heavy-duty items such as boots or high heels. It's not necessary to thump your feet around the kitchen in the middle of the night. If a neighbor requests for you to keep the noise level down, try to negotiate on a solution.
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| These two are picture perfect neighbors! |
