We are living in a one story building where d land lord occupied upstir and there 2 flats down stirs. We're at d back flat(since jan 2014), Jan dis year, d front flat was let out to another tenant by d Landlord without former introduction of d. Tenants to us. Dat tenant has packed in without any formal greetings, just doing their things but we havn't met outside. My question is dis, do I just do my things n greet them if we meet outside d compound or knock their door to greet or ignore them completely? Mature n experienced minds only pls

I just love my Yoruba ppl

No vex, i guess that tenant have the following qualities;
1 male
2 super rich
3 handsome
4 single.

My advice start going to his bedroom to greet him like your father, but remember to wear mini skirt.




But,
I know new co-tenants greets first, unless u r up to something

See person problem! I dey think of important things na greeting be your problem.

Greet them.

it would have be ideal you take some home baked chin chin and groundnuts to your new occupants as a good soul. But, this is nigeria where people are even afraid of their own shadows. You should understand families have histories and secrets. You seem to have genuine intentions but the idea is not to be too fronting either to scare them or you being taking advantage as a result of your kind heart. Bid your time and study them and if there's a common ground all well and good but if not respect and appreciate the difference and never take things personal. Or maybe you worry and care too much? You may need to slow down and understand that people are capable of taking care of themselves and have choices to make.

Dahjhi:
I wan pass by before, but I don see say you be deeper lifer.. Greeting them won't affect you a bit.. So break the ice and say hello.. If they responded fine.. And if not nothing do you.

Thanks. U know flat things, we've not met outside, if we meet I'll surely greet but what of if we didn't meet outside for days

spyg1:
No vex, i guess that tenant have the following qualities;
1 male
2 super rich
3 handsome
4 single.

My advice start going to his bedroom to greet him like your father, but remember to wear mini skirt.




But,
I know new co-tenants greets first, unless u r up to something

Dey're family not single, we've not met. So, I don't know their personalty

It's refreshing to see someone who cares in this manner, but I wouldn't suggest going to knock on their door. You will meet outside sooner or later, so just wait till then. When the opportunity presents itself, greet and introduce yourself. You will also get a glimpse of their personality and how you should be relating to them. Right now don't worry yourself unnecessarily because you haven't met nor greeted them yet.

We all know the right thing to do...knock on their door and introduce yourself and family to them. However, this is Nigeria, greet them when you jam and let them know you are the neighbor next door. Who knows, your neighbor could be the one sitting on a biz/job/favour/info you need to move to the next level...greeting them won't take away from your dignity.

How can u live wit sum1 in d same compound and una no sabi unAselves? Who does dat?

People are all different and you dont know peoples historys.
I heard a story of a man who doesnt greet anyone or attend any community meetings and some people were complaining. It was later that they found out that in his old house, his wife was sleeping with another tennant in the same compound.

Some people just want to be left alone and some people are "people People"
Give these new tennants time. They too may be taking their time to survey their environment before gettign too friendly with people.

Some people like their privacy and the fact that they live in the same compound doesnt mean that they have to be pally pally with you.