How to be a good neighbour
NOISE ANNOYS
If only we all liked the same sounds
- and at the same time - life would be so much simpler. But we don't. When it comes to the everyday
sounds of a busy neighbourhood, we have different lifestyles, different tastes and different tolerances.What's
music to your ears could well be 'that awful row' to your neighbour; nocturnal vacuuming may suit your
lifestyles, but it's giving the person in the flat below sleepless nights; and your dog barking after
you've left for work is slowly driving the young mother next door crazy. If
you can hear the stereo being played upstairs, chances are your neighbour can hear it too. Some noise
is unavoidable - but there are simple ways to avoid disturbing others and positive steps you can take
if you're fed up suffering in silence. WHY NOISE IS A PROBLEM?
Repetitive
noise, day-in day-out, can lead to stress and make life miserable, especially for the housebound and
those with health problems.There is evidence that people are becoming more
concerned about noise. There are a number of possible reasons for this. People have different sensitivities
and expectations. While many of us have more time to pursue varied leisure interests, we don't always
stop to think about what impact out activities are having on others. But remember
that the problem isn't always one of inconsiderate behaviour. Even homes that have reasonably good sound
insulation may not cope with powerful modern stereos and other mod cons that can make life comfortable
for us, but uncomfortably noisy for others. We all make noise but awareness
is the key to making sure your noise is not the problem for others.
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