Neighborly Traits According to Research Study

G. K. Chesterton said: “We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbor.” We are living where we are for a reason because God placed us there to be a light to those around us.

That means it is important to know what people consider the most important neighborly traits. It is important to be respectful and courteous, many people say good neighbors will watch each other’s property and safety and help out with unexpected needs.

According to the state farm study (done in 2016), these are the top neighborly traits. In the category they called basic courtesy traits: respect my privacy 80%. Is quiet and does not make excessive noise 72%. Practices good pet etiquette 67%. Takes care of their property 67%. Practices good parking etiquette 59%.

Among proactive traits, the top items were as follows. Watches out for neighbors' property 77%. Watches out for their fellow neighbor's personal safety 69%. Helps out a neighbor if there’s an unexpected need 61%. Helps fellow neighbors with small favors 58%. Checks on elderly neighbors 55%. Socializes with fellow neighbors 49%.

State Farm found that people are more likely to recall instances when they practiced good neighbor traits than instances where someone was a good neighbor to them.

 Across all demographics, the top five examples of “good neighbor” traits are: Respect my privacy, is quiet and does not make excessive noise, practices good pet etiquette, takes care of the property, practices good parking etiquette.