It’s funny how some things in life never change. The old adage of being the new kid on the block wasn’t very fun in your youth, and it may be equally as terrifying as an adult. After all, you will want all of your neighbors to like you, or it might be unenjoyable during your time living in the apartment complex.

To better help you adjust to your new surroundings, here are some tips for the best ways to meet your neighbors.

Start Early

Moving day can be a complete pain. Along with moving all of your stuff, you’ll have plenty of other things to deal with on the day of a big move. With all of that going on, you might find it impossible to go next door and meet your neighbors. However, we all know how awkward it can be to go and meet your neighbors if you’ve been living somewhere for an extended period of time without introducing yourself, so sooner is always better than later. Who knows, maybe they’ll even offer to come and help you move the rest of your items.

Consider Bringing Appropriate Gifts

Taking gifts to your neighbor can be a concern in today’s world. While a pie or cake may have been taken as a nice gesture in the past, many people prefer not to be given baked goods from strangers. The other problem might be that you end up getting a gift for someone, which then begins an awkward game of back-and-forth gift giving. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t take something, just to introduce yourself. Consider an appropriate gift to take to your neighbors, and they’ll think you are very thoughtful for the gesture.

Put Together A Party

One gift that you might want to take could be a party invitation for a welcoming party. Granted, it’s not always easy to invitee strangers to your home. However, if you plan to have a housewarming party, then you might earn some credit by inviting your new neighbors over.

Find A Common Cause

If parties aren’t your thing, then maybe you and your neighbors can bond over something else. That might be a cause, which you can start in your apartment complex. An apartment complex is a great place to bring together a lot of people for one reason or cause, which is ideal if you are looking to get more exposure for something you like.

Be A Good Neighbor

Lastly, if you want to stay in your neighbor’s good graces, then reciprocate by being a good neighbor in return. If you plan on having a lot of late night parties, or are someone who leaves your trash out when you aren’t supposed to, or if you do anything else that might bug your neighbors, you may want to reconsider your actions. These are just a few things that can easily get on their nerves, which is not a good way to meet new people.

By being friendly and being a good neighbor, you can easily meet those in your apartment complex. Put on a smile and consider the tips here, and you’ll easily acclimate into your new surroundings.