Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

Human beings are social animals. It is therefore their instinct to live together. This factor has contributed towards civilization which gave rise to splendid cities and towns. However the basic unit of all these grand cities and for that matter any human settlement is a neighbor hood.Since we are social animals, we have to interact with each other and develop social relation ship with each other. In this regard, it is imperative to develop warm convivial relationship with neighbors'.For this purpose, it is also very important to have good neighbors' as neighbors' play a very key role in one's life.

There are many attributes of a good neighbor. First of all, a good neighbor should be a responsible person, mindful of others' rights which includes privacy, peace and security. A good neighbor must therefore avoid unnecessary intrusions into his or her neighbors' personal matters.Also, a good neighbor must also avoid practices that are likely to disturb the peace of his or her neighbors' like creating noise, organizing congregations at odd hours, indulging in altercations with them that are likely to cause tension in their neighborhood.

Secondly,a good neighbor must be caring towards other and be ready to help them in time of need. This is very important especially when there is an emergency like a fire, an earthquake or any other calamities.In such a situation, neighbors are the first ones who can provide help to those unfortunate ones who have been struck in danger, and must do so in a self less manner.Also there may be instances when one may have to leave his or her family, especially children at home due to unavoidable circumstances.In such a situation a good neighbor is required to take care of them and help them in always possible.

There may be cases where the neighbors' are not financially well off. In such cases a good neighbor is required to be helpful towards the unfortunate ones in all possible ways for example sharing food with them and providing some gifts which is useful for them.

It is said that one has the liberty to choose friends' but one may not have the luxury to choose neighbors.Having good neighbors is thus a blessing and one must value good neighbors',while trying to be good neighbors' towards them.