I’m sure most people do not have this problem, but do your neighbors avoid you in the civilian world? If so, why?

2017-07-29T21:19:28-04:00

Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Jul 29 at 2017 9:30 PM

2017-07-29T21:30:32-04:00

Actually it's the other way around - I try to avoid the neighbors. It's pretty easy when you live sixteen miles out in the country at the end of a gravel road.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 29 at 2017 9:32 PM

2017-07-29T21:32:08-04:00

I don't talk to any of my neighbors in my apartment building. I'm just not an outgoing person. I say hi in passing or anything like that.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Jul 29 at 2017 9:55 PM

2017-07-29T21:55:47-04:00

I would say everyone in my subdivision is indifferent. I was convinced no one lived in the house next to me until the other day when I actually saw the person that lived there.. I have lived here for a year now. All military neighbors off post and we never see each other haha

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2017 1:01 AM

2017-07-30T01:01:44-04:00

Every time I have lived off post I have specifically looked for military neighborhoods. Over 50% of the people around me are either military from the same post or retirees. Makes things simpler. Now...if they avoid me, it's probably because I mow my lawn in ranger panties and combat boots with knee high black socks...because I can. The sheen from the baby oil might throw them off, but I gotta be me.

Response by PFC Jonathan Albano made Jul 31 at 2017 3:25 AM

2017-07-31T03:25:21-04:00

Avoid is a strong word, however, I've been in my house for three years and still haven't received a cookie platter, nobody has asked if they could borrow my sugar, and the neighbor kids haven't asked if they can play with my daughter. It's not just you. This is typical of the culture these days. As far as the why, no clue.