Hi, I am your neighbour!
We all theoretically know neighbours are important, but in many bigger towns, we do not know them. We may say "Hello", but after years, we still not know their name or their profession. Things may be a bit different for dog owners, but again, we then know the name of the best friends (Nano, Luna, Tom or Floss), not the name of the people. We are all moving in parallel worlds, busy planning our parties, holidays and checking our agendas.
The lockdown has change this for the better, at least as long it lasts. We still do not know each other, but, in Spain, since last weekend, we all clap hands at 8 p.m. on balconies and open windows to thank physicians and nurses for their hard work and commitment at the moment. Doing so, you automatically see... your neighbours. The one you already knew superficially and others whom you have never met because they come home when you sleep or go to work before you come home.
At once, neighbours can be as important as your professional network. Maybe more. If you get sick, they will go shopping for you.
The lockdown has change this for the better, at least as long it lasts. We still do not know each other, but, in Spain, since last weekend, we all clap hands at 8 p.m. on balconies and open windows to thank physicians and nurses for their hard work and commitment at the moment. Doing so, you automatically see... your neighbours. The one you already knew superficially and others whom you have never met because they come home when you sleep or go to work before you come home.
At once, neighbours can be as important as your professional network. Maybe more. If you get sick, they will go shopping for you.
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