Caring or plain nosy??

It irritates right down to the deepest core of my nerve when people are just plain nosy or snoopy! And I guess most people do so. 

As I am now studying in other state, I have to rent a house with my friend. For the neighbourhood, we are different. At first, I thought they were just feeding their curiousity when they keep on observing our house (and the occupants!). The couple (and their kids too!) would try to go out as much as possible, pretending to do little cleaning outside their house or just simply, taking their 'rest' under a 'grand' stand outside, while their eyes keeps on looking to the direction of our house (I know coz I peep whenever they're outside!).But they NEVER EVER say a word to our face. Not even a greeting.

I thought they would get tired. But, recently, they gave a call to our landlord  (their long time friend) complaining that the surrounding of our house is untidy, unkempt and whatnot!! The complaint was so detail that the landlord called us  (from the neighbouring state, mind u) and asked us to get rid of the empty mineral water bottles near the entrance!! OMG!!

The landlord would also know if we have visitors in our house.... Psychic abilities???

 

Now, I am not really sure how to categorize this neighbour of us...are they just being nosy (& all bit of a gossiper!) or are they trying to care?? 

Anyhow, I would like to share some tips on how to dampen the spirit of your nosy, snoopy neighbour!

1.Be the stronger person. Don't fall for being nosy like them. Just get on with your business, nonchalantly and happily. If they have nothing better to do than watch you all day, then that is their waste of time, not yours.

2. Act as if you're doing nothing. That gives them less reason to watch.

3. Move your activities to your backyard. Or choose another spot where they can't see you.

4. Be elusive and disarming. If they go outside, go back in and come out in 5 minutes. Wave at them vigorously and say "hi, how are you?" Ask them if you can borrow a cup of sugar or their lawnmower, or WHATEVER. If you keep asking for things, they will probably start hiding from you. I am sure this will work!!

Just a thought!