How to deal with a nosy neighbor?

Answer 1

I ignore them.

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Turn the tables on them and ask THEM "why do ask?"

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1. Plant bushes
2. Confront them. Look the neighbor straight in the eye and tell them you demand that they respect your privacy and expect them to stop such behaviors immediately.
3. Close the doors and curtains. Next time you see that you're being watched or looked at, simply stare pointedly, then snap the curtains closed or slam the door.
4. Be super kind. Any time you catch your neighbor looking, simply smile, wave and say a cheerful hello. In many cases, nosy neighbors don't want to interact, they only want to observe, so forcing that irritating lady behind you to converse might be enough to get her stop.
5. Walk away/ignore them
6. Get to know them. You might not feel like it, but sometimes learning more about your nosy neighbors gives you the chance to form an acceptable relationship. You may help out a lonely person in need or make them feel guilty.
7. Call the authorities - but only if their nosiness has crossed the line. If you find your neighbors skulking around your backyard, or they try to get in your house, whether you're home or not, it's probably time to report them to the police.If you feel that a neighbor is a threat to you or your home, the police can help you take action to make it stop.

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Place a telescope in your window aimed at their house. You don't need to use it, just let it sit there where they can see it every time they look at your house

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Be The Overly Needy Neighbor

Most nosy neighbors don't actually want to hold a meaningful or lengthy conversation with you or your family members any time soon … they simply enjoy the act of observing your daily activities from the shadows and safety of their homes. That said, another anti-nosy neighbor tactic that will slowly break them of their bad habit may be to (deliberately) stop over and ask them for something or just ask a question about their lives every time you catch them peeking at you from the window or watching you and your college buddies enjoying a barbeque in the backyard. For example, asking them for mundane items like milk, sugar, salt, butter or even extra lawn chairs every time you catch them snooping will quickly become too risky of a proposition for those who would rather just secretly watch your wife sunbathing on the porch from their kitchen window instead of actually talking to you.

Employ the services of a used department store mannequin that you dress up and position in your living room window. Essentially, you set up your creepy mannequin to peek out of your window - basically mirroring the daily activity of your neighbor. If done correctly, your neighbor will spend the entire day (and possibly night) playing peek-a-boo with your JC Pennymannequin who will inevitably win this insane staring contest.

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T.A.P.S (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) prank

You will need a few of your trusted friends who happen to own black Suburban SUVs to fashion temporary "T.A.P.S." signage on the side of the vehicles. Next, have your friends park in front of your house and pile out carrying boxes of cable cords, cameras, and tripods to add to the investigative effect of your "ghost hunters." Of course, your neighbors won't know that your friends are just coming over to watch a Golden State Warriorsplayoffs game - which will end sometime after midnight (EST) anyway. Your entertainment for the night will be watching sick Steph Curry crossovers and of course, watching your worried neighbors pace back and forward in front of their windows as your fake TAPS team "communicates with the spirits inside your home." This prank will ensure that your nosy neighbors will never actually step foot onto your property in the future. Yep, the summer barbecue invite will be out of the question for sure.

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Borrow some Police crime scene tape from your good-natured law enforcement buddy and steal your kid's white chalk to draw the body outlines on your driveway for the final touches. Of course using tons of ketchup all over the driveway and front lawn will send your neighbor into pure hysterics. You can get added points if you draw the body outlines to indicate dismemberment - a torso here, a head there, etc.

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Invite your 86 year old nudist grandma over to sunbathe in your back yard until the neighbor needs to buy brainbleach in pallet quantities.

Answer 2

Set boundaries by politely but firmly letting your neighbor know when their actions cross a line. Redirect the conversation or be vague if they ask intrusive questions. Keep interactions brief and avoid sharing personal information to discourage further prying.

Answer 3

I ignore them.