Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by
Michael •
Melissa in Underhill answers this question today on her FPF…
I love Front Porch Forum: I’ve bought a juicer, learned about fuel pricing, got free lily of the valleys and met new neighbors in the process!
FPF is a great place to stay informed about all kinds of issues, and positive debate addresses just that: the issues, not necessarily the individuals.
Furthermore, if you truly have something to get off your chest with your neighbor, then please do it in person. So much of communication is nonverbal and all of this is lost in an email. Got a problem? Have the confidence to go talk to your neighbor.
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