[mellavora]

I see how that works once your neighbors have your phone number, but what about that first introduction?

> I've had neighbors come over to introduce themselves, some even with welcoming gifts when we bought the house and moved in.

[analog31]

We met while shoveling snow, or across the fences. ;-) Still, that was 20 years ago.

It's not like we have a moat and drawbridge. Not answering the door is a generalization, that admits of exceptions.