Neighbours come in all shapes and sizes and more often than not we don’t get to choose who we live next to.
Depending on your personality trait, the right type of neighbour is relative and people have different choices when it comes to this. It could be either one who is chatty, friendly, minds their own business or even someone who is dependable.
What is common however is that no matter which neighbourhood you live in, you will always find these types:
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1. The Socialite
The socialite loves talking and is always acquainted with everything about the neighbourhood. You probably met them as soon as you moved in and you consider them a friend.
This is probably because they know everything and everyone in the area and thus are always up to date with the latest gossip.
2. The Mysterious Neighbour
A total opposite of the socialite, the mysterious neighbour is rarely seen and everything around them is clouded in mystery.
Such neighbours are usually no-shows at hangout joints or neighbourhood parties as they prefer to keep to themselves.
On the rare occasion you manage to strike up a conversation, then it’s on trivial matters and more than not you never seem to get through to them.
3. The Borrower
This is the nuisance neighbour who specialises in running out of household items - the common culprit being salt.
Expect them to knock on the door when you finally sit down to munch on that mushroom chicken you invested so much time to prepare.
4. The Resourceful Neighbour
The resourceful neighbour is who you turn to when you need something fixed.
They will be the first at the main switch when the electricity goes off and will help you force your door open when you lose your keys. They will also be the one to call in reinforcement when you buy some new seats and you want them taken all the way to 7th floor.
5. Co-op Kwa Jirani agents belong to this category.
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