AwdreeHpburn Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hey all - I have a new neighbor! Yeah!! She seems like a nice enuff lady and her kids are adorable. Anyway I found out that she's originally from Slovakia. Her kids have been playing with my kids. I went over to her place and introduced myself to her (a huge hurdle for me) but I've been thinking about a nice gesture of welcome. Member back in the olden days when one would bring over a loaf of banana bread or whatever, to welcome a new neighbor? Is that too creepy today? I've been doing tons of searching for a cool like, Slovakian bread or something fun, but can't find anything on customs or traditions. And I can't help thinking maybe she'll think I'm a freak. I was just hoping to do a nice, friendly little "welcome to the neighborhood" gesture but feel sort of stalkeri-sh for spending so much time thinking about it and what to do with it instead of just doing it or leaving it as it is. Serioulsy, I'm a nutter..... Am I weird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennster Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 You're not a nutter HAHA...I'd like to be able to do those things for my neighbors as well - but so many these days are so stand offish that I don't think they'd take the gesture too well - they would think you're weird. BUT I do think since you've already met this lady - I assume right? I think next time you to pick your kids up one day or something bring over a bread - I say bake something American - I'm sure she knows Slovakian things - plus you might not make her style Make something American - she might know much about that I think. I think giving something like that while you're already over there to get your kids is good - don't just show up to give her bread - that's when it would be weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coollady1957 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 You're not a nutter ............. BUT I do think since you've already met this lady - I assume right? I think next time you to pick your kids up one day or something bring over a bread - I say bake something American - I'm sure she knows Slovakian things - plus you might not make her style Make something American - she might know much about that I think. I think giving something like that while you're already over there to get your kids is good - don't just show up to give her bread - that's when it would be weird Sounds like *Jennster* has a good thought about that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwdreeHpburn Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 YEH! I totally thought about making an American thing since we're actually in the US. Like a welcome to this country's traditions...good call. I thought making something Slovakian might read like, "ahh she took the time to make a dish from home" but you're right, she may just think I AM a stalker if I do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luck of the Irish Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I heard a story once. A man had a neighbor who moved from Egypt. He was Muslim. The guy invited him over to a barbeque, and had pork. I guess this really offended him, from a religious standpoint! I don't think you could go wrong with an apple pie. Or tacos! I've never met anyone of any race who doesn't like tacos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennster Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hindu's wouldn't like tacos I don't think - they think cows are sacred right? HAHA I could be totally talking out of my butt - that's what I remember hearing at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnelianButterfly Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I'd go for the good old apple pie or sweet bread. Apple is a good base since I've never heard about anyone being allergic or not liking apples. Apple pie, where's my Betty Crocker cook book.... PS: I think it's great you went to say hi, especially if your kids are playing together. Most parents don't seem to show that much interest in who their kids play with anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnelianButterfly Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hindu's wouldn't like tacos I don't think - they think cows are sacred right? HAHA I could be totally talking out of my butt - that's what I remember hearing at least You could make vegan tacos with beans or rice, my friend who was a vegetarian always had neat ways to make things Vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwdreeHpburn Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 CB - you think? I totally hear you all on the go with apple pie or sweet bread. Great idea. I will. I'm gonna do like Jennster said. Next time I go to see after the kids, I'll bring a bread over. Would it be weird to put a note with the word Vitajte! on it?? That's the Slovakian word for Welcome....Is that too freaky? I can get a bit carried away sometimes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnelianButterfly Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Granny smith apples are the best in pies and I always peel mine so the texture is more even. Pumpkin or banana bread are easy and yummy with a little cream cheese (I always add extra chopped pecans). I like the note idea, but I'd just keep it in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeawutever Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Nope, you're not being a nutter, you're just trying to make a good impression. It would be a great idea to greet her and have a start talking to her, since her kids played with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justpaisley Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Aww, I want to be your neighbor! Another idea is to give her an idea of what to do around your town. Places to go with the kids, or for a drink. The nearest movie theaters, grocery stores, doctors' offices, etc. Go grab pamphlets about those places, or print something up off the Internet, and bring it all to her with whatever delicious, fattening treat you bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spugly Fuglet Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Slovakia! thats garte get her some Slivervits its Plum Brandy blows your socks off, and some cake any kind they love cake as my old house mate was from Slovakia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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