52 Weeks of Neighboring - Week 23

Neighboring Tip of the Week - Join Nextdoor.com, or check out your neighborhood’s Facebook page.

If you need a little break from thinking about safely engaging in in-person interactions with your neighbors in the midst of this pandemic, then we’ve got a tip for you! This week, we encourage you to join Nextdoor.com, or check out your neighborhood’s Facebook page.

When it comes to social media, we often see polarizing opinions about its affect on personal interaction. On one hand, it is an amazing tool that can connect people from varying locations, cultures, and walks of life. It’s also an incredibly convenient way to communicate in this time of coronavirus. On the other hand, people can use it to replace valuable, face-to-face interaction.

So, what is the best way to use social media in order to be a better neighbor? We would encourage you to take advantage of social media’s positive aspects, but be aware of its downsides. While we will always encourage you to continue meeting and interacting with your neighbors in person - even in the midst of this pandemic, where doing so just involves adapting your in-person interactions in order to keep your neighbors safe - joining your neighborhood’s Facebook page or Nextdoor.com can also be a fantastic way to get connected with your neighbors and communicate efficiently. Whether you are looking for a babysitter, borrowing a lawn mower, or planning a distanced block party, social media is a fantastic way to get the word out.

Happy neighboring!