Do I really have to talk to my neighbour over the fence?
A resident of Castlemaine, VIC, hesitates to speak with a neighbor while hanging laundry. Experts suggest initiating a casual conversation, comparing it to the show 'Love is Blind' but with a fence instead of a wall. Engaging in small talk may strengthen neighborhood connections and break the ice, even if the neighbor is not receptive.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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