{"id":7005,"date":"2021-01-26T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=7005"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:27:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:27:40","slug":"how-to-be-a-good-neighbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-be-a-good-neighbor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be a Good Neighbor (Even During a Pandemic)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One thing that’s made it tougher to be a good neighbor<\/a> recently is the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While good neighbors watch each other’s kids and invite each other to parties and events, those are things no one should be doing right now — in fact, they could put your neighbors at risk, which is the opposite of being a good neighbor.<\/p>\n

So, for as long as the pandemic continues (and as it finally comes to an end), consider these neighborly actions.<\/p>\n

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For now, keep your distance<\/h3>\n

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One of the best things you can do for your neighbors at the moment is keep your distance from them. COVID-19 is deadly and highly contagious, so social distancing from friends and neighbors helps keep them (and you) as safe as possible.<\/p>\n

Another aspect of being a good neighbor right now is not having parties or gatherings. Putting yourself at risk inevitably puts the people around you at risk, and that includes your neighbors. Follow CDC directives<\/a> and stay socially distanced, wear a mask, and do your part to help slow the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Create a bubble with neighbors you trust<\/h3>\n

If you and your neighbors are being careful about following CDC guidelines, it’s possible to create a “bubble” with a few neighbors you trust to exhibit safe behavior. That means you can visit each other’s homes and spend time together<\/a>, creating opportunities for much-needed social contact while still staying safe.<\/p>\n

This is an especially good idea if you and your neighbors have kids who are similar ages who are remote learning<\/a> during the pandemic. Kids miss their friends and crave social interaction, so creating a bubble to give them that safe opportunity for interaction is the kind of thing a great neighbor would do.<\/p>\n

Share cards, gifts, and garden hauls<\/h3>\n

Experts say COVID-19 isn’t reliably spread on surfaces, which means it’s pretty safe to do things like sending cards or small gifts occasionally to help encourage your neighbors during quarantine. You could even share homemade baked goods or some vegetables from your garden. Just be sure to arrange a contact-free drop-off for anything you do decide to share.<\/p>\n

Start a neighborhood free game room, library, or food bank<\/h3>\n

For years, Little Free Libraries<\/a> have been a popular community resource, but they’re even better in a pandemic because they provide a way for neighbors to intermingle with one another with no physical contact required. You could even expand on the idea and create a free board game cabinet for neighbors to borrow from. Or, if anyone in your neighborhood is struggling with the economic impacts of the pandemic, start a neighborhood food pantry where everyone can help each other out with non-perishable goods.<\/p>\n

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