Introduction/welcome card to neighbours?

Errata

A present would creep me out. A card from a female new neighbour can be tossed in the bin or not, a card from a male new neighbour would give me the heebies.

nobodysdriving

thanks everyone, just a nice card then

ps I am female

plumfin

Is everyone moving in at the same time? Why not see if they want to have pre-Christmas drink at the local pub? Non-invasive, easy to leave if people are wierdos.

TBagpuss

Congratulations on your new home. I agree with those saying cards but not gifts.

And if you happen to see any of the later arrivals actually moving in, then offering a cup of tea to them / their removal people might be ok

nobodysdriving

thanks again everyone

I have found some 'cute' small handcrafted cards which can be personalised with my own message on the front, to get 20 it costed me only £13.50 (inc of postage), the message on front will say 'Welcome to your new Home at *(name of block of flats)* from *(my name)* at N. *(my door number)*, inside I will hand write: wish you happiness (and my signature)

plumfin

Just a note of caution and this is not meant to cause offence. I also bought my first house this year, you get a little giddy at the prospect of your own house. You may not get the same "happy to meet you" reaction from all your neighbours, so please take their responses in the spirit of your own attitude and don't worry if they are unreceptive.

I wanted to take all the people in the houses in my close a bunch of flowers when we moved in, I was so over the moon. I didn't and we do still on get on well. No one will think badly of you if you just smile at your neighbours and help them with doors when moving in.

A gesture is great, but you have to be careful not to go overboard!

caronoel

Are you are a single woman living alone?

Why would you give 18 complete strangers your contact details?

Not a wise thing to do at all

Any of these people could be clingy, at best, or dangerous, at worst

Lord_Baltimore

caronoel wrote: »

Are you are a single woman living alone?

Don't answer that OP; he lives at No 9

mjoneseyjones

Agree with the consensus that if you insist on giving something it should just be a card.

Don't give too much information beyond the fact you live there too and you're welcoming them to the neighbourhood

Torry_Quine

i thin it's a lovely idea, including the small gift and would be delighted personally.