Have you ever wondered what kind of person lives behind your wall? Do you know his name? Longrid describes how neighbors are treated in different countries — Germany, Uzbekistan, Japan, Mexico and Russia
Germany
In Germany, neighbors may be invited to coffee with pie — a pleasant gesture, but not a default tradition. However, the Germans are very strict with the law, if the neighbour decides to ignore the rules, there will always be careful residents who will report the violation to where it should be.
Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, the neighbor is a family member. Courtesy of Assaloma Alykum, open doors and tea for the guest. Neighbors share food, borrow dishes, look after children and the house. And the big events are celebrated together.
Japan
In Japan, relations with neighbours are based on respect for non-binding support. For the Japanese, personal space and respect are very important. Neighbors are given a gift when they meet, and earthquakes help and stay together.
Mexico
In Mexico, relations with neighbours are warm and friendly. They have neighbors as a family who really live next door, helping, sharing.
Russia
Our relations with our neighbours have changed considerably over the past 15 years. We used to know the names of our neighbors and we helped each other, and now everyone’s on their own.
There are people behind every wall with their stories, but we don’t know their names much less today. And now it’s up to us whether our common home will be preserved or dissolved into isolated worlds.
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