Have you ever wondered if there are certain things you are doing that your neighbours might not like? A lot of people think they are good and friendly neighbours or at least, mind-their-business kind of neighbours.
But the truth is, sometimes, we might be the reason our neighbours are rolling their eyes, whispering complaints, or even plotting revenge in silence.
Here are some ways you might be annoying your neighbours without knowing.
1. Playing loud music at odd hours
While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying your favourite Afrobeats or gospel jams, your neighbours might not appreciate being part of your personal concert, especially when you are doing it at odd hours like 6 AM on a Sunday or 11 PM on a work night.
Just because you’re in a party mood doesn’t mean everyone else is.
2. Running your generator non-stop
We all know the power in Nigeria is bad and generators are a must. But then, if your “I better pass my neighbour” or big industrial gen is constantly humming (or worse, roaring) through the night, you’re definitely disrupting someone’s peace.
If it’s belching smoke into their windows too? Even worse.
3. Parking like you own the whole street
Limited parking is a struggle in many Nigerian neighbourhoods. But if you’re that person who takes up two spots, blocks someone’s gate, or expects everyone to adjust just because you came home late, your neighbours are probably not happy with you.
4. Keeping a ‘security’ dog that barks all night
A dog that protects the house is great, but if it’s barking at everything such as passing cars, shadows, the wind, your neighbours might be losing sleep.
If your dog is aggressive and always trying to attack people on the street, that’s another level of neighbourhood stress.
