What would you say to your upstairs neighbor who sounds like he's power-walking at all hours of day and night and making ceiling rattle?
I was going to write this handwritten note attached to a jar of our homemade sweet 'n spicy sauce. What do you think? Any suggestions for improvement?
Hi,
I'm sorry I haven't met you yet--my name's Mike. I'm not sure if you realized or not, but Debbie and I are your new downstairs neighbors and we're wondering if you'd be kind enough to step a little softer now that you've got new downstairs neighbors. In return, we promise to eliminate any noise that may travel up to your unit (like bass from stereo, etc). Just come on down and ask.
Very truly yours,
Mike & Deb
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For the note, you might try to word the note a little more positively to something like this:
Hi,
We are Mike and Debbie, your new neighbors from downstairs. I'm so sorry that we haven't gotten the chance to meet yet. The reason we're writing is to make a small request. We've been hearing a lot of noise that seems to be coming from the floor of your apartment, and it has been causing our ceiling to rattle a bit. I just wanted to make you aware of the situation, and if there is anything we can do to eliminate any noise that may travel up to your unit, don't hesitate to let us know.
Thanks so much!
Mike and Deb
P.S.: Please accept this small gift as a token of our appreciation!
Good luck!
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So:
I'm certain you don't realize it, but our floors and ceilings must be a little thin and normal walking in shoes sounds very loud from below. We're laid down some rugs and started taking off our shoes at home in order to lower the sound for our downstairs neighbors--perhaps this might work for you as well?
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Thanks for the advice, Jason. I live on the 1st floor and I can't really claim this, but I can certainly say "in the past..." because I used to live on the 2nd floor and we actually did take our shoes off. I very much like the idea of blaming something else for the cause of the loudness. That way, i'm not attacking *him* but *it* ... in this case, *it* being those cheezy paper-thin ceilings that seem to transmit noise with ease. Gosh, I really hate those things. Don't you? ;)
The suggestion of possible solutions is also a great idea. I think I'll combine your suggestions with Demanda's and see how far that gets me.
Thanks again, Jason.
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according to me you should call the new neighbor for dinner serve them with great hospitality . try to make them good friends after that they are happy with you discuss what are the problems you are facing all these days by there activities ....
HOPE THIS ACT WILL WORK FOR YOU
ASSURE THAT THERE WILL BE NO PROBLEMS GENERATED FROM YOUR SIDE
BEST OF LUCK
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Or, as has been suggested: invite them over for a drink! At least at that time they won't be making any noise upstairs :)
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hi, yes explain in person is a good idea. then you can see their reaction and have a polite talk. both of you go, together. listen to the upstairs tenant, too. also contact the landlord if this does not work. I don't feel a gift is necessary. It is very nice of you, and polite, but the people upstairs may not care... good luck!
- Lyssa
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If it is a rental apartment, talk to your landlord to find a solution.
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the only thing i can think to add to that would be to incorporate introducing yourselves somehow. in my experience, if you greet the enemy (as an example) smiling and shaking their hand will improve your odds of success immensely.
they might not realize that they're being loud. you could just have to show the initiative. =p
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That way your not being rude about there weight exc.. If they cont. to do this i would do annoying stuff back to them therefore they would get annoyed and fix what there doing.
-- Brittany
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I like this phrasing just a little better than the original letter. Comes across as just a little more....non-confrontational. :)