Neighbor Move People Expect Common Large Moving Home

When people move into a neighborhood in the United States, they might expect to be "welcomed" (made to feel that others are glad to have one living nearby) or at least "greeted" (said hello to) by the other residents.

In the past, neighbors would traditionally bring a "casserole" (the main course of a meal, with many different ingredients mixed together and baked in the oven in one dish, usually topped with cheese) or a "pie" (a sweet dessert with a fruit filling between two round pieces of pastry) to welcome a new neighbor. The tradition is still "alive and well" (still happening; still common) in smaller towns and areas, but it is becoming less common in large cities, where people are less likely to know their neighbors.

Today, it is more common for residents to "introduce themselves" (say "hi" and state their names) to new neighbors. They might "inquire" (ask) about the new neighbor's name, family, and "occupation" (job). And a friendly neighbor might say something like, "Let me know if you need help with anything," or "Let me know if you ever need to borrow an egg."

On moving day, when the "moving truck" (a large truck used to move one's possessions from one apartment or home to another), a neighbor might offer to move boxes or watch the children while the family is moving in, but this is uncommon and the person making the offer probably "would not be sincere" (would not really expect the new neighbor to accept the offer).