Tag: neighbor-boundaries

I'm not great at confrontation & and my neighbor often pops over without texting first. I don't want to be rude, but it's starting to stress me out when I'm in the middle of work or downtime. What's a kind way to set a clear boundary that won't cause hard feelings? (Context: I'm hoping for practical tips or "this worked for me" style answers.)

I'm in a small apartment building and my downstairs neighbor has started popping by without texting first, usually right when I'm on work calls or winding down. I want to keep things friendly because we share a laundry room and see each other often, but the interruptions are stressing me out 😅. I can't just ignore the door because I get frequent package deliveries and maintenance checks. What's a polite, low-drama way to set a clear boundary without making future encounters awkward? Bonus points for scripts I can use on the spot and small signals (signs, doorbell settings) that don't seem passive-aggressive.