1ºMy life has certainly improved over the years getting to know neighbours, I've lived in the same neighbourhood, going on 24 years now and 21 in the same apartment. I had dogs so I socialized with other dog owners and people without dogs who still liked to talk to me when I had a dog with me. Then obviously almost everybody in my building, not only hello but chats about things like the weather, music and even politics without incident (I know right?!).
It's just a block to my nearest grocery store but sometimes it takes me an hour to pop down because I meet people I know on the way. I love my hoods. ️