How do I handle a neighbor who can’t get along with me?
I recently I decided to re-paint a dresser, I was spray painting it behind my apartment where there is an empty parking space besides mine. I was in the middle of my big space, far away from her car when the next door neighbor came out to ask me what was I doing? As if I was bothering her. I politely told her that I'll be done soon and will take my dresser inside. Well, I must have been too polite, because now, she left a note on my windshield telling me to be considerate when parking.
My only guess is – as a senior citizen – she might believe it is unconsiderate of me to park at a regular speed, rather than inch my way into my parking space. I admit, the day before I parked a little faster than usual, because there were cars behind me. So what if I park in a hurry, it is my parking space and I did not hit her fancy car. Not even close!!
I want to knock on her door and ask her for feed back – What does she mean by considerate? Why can't this senior citizen live and let others live?
Thanks everyone
Yall are so helpful
FUNKY — FYI, my friends consider me the nicest person to senior citizens and I'm in my early 30s, however, some unhappy people don't take the time to get to know others – they make a judgment too quickly.
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I'm confused – one issue is about spray painting and the other about parking. With the spray painting, I would be nervous even if you were far away from other cars. One wind gust and the paint can travel quite a ways. About the parking, well……many older people just assume younger people are irresponsible and don't care. Right or wrong, that's the way it is. Don't make a crusade out of it. I would just ignore the note, say hi to that person whenever you see them and let them be. Be the bigger person.