The Fine Art of Neighboring: What Gossip Can and Can't Do for Your Community The art of neighboring is a delicate balance between closeness and distance.
It requires being aware of your neighbors' lives without intruding on their personal space. A recent example in Teaneck, New Jersey, illustrates how easily this balance can be disrupted.
A nosy neighbor spotting someone who wasn't the boyfriend of interest was not just about curiosity; it also put cultural norms and expectations to the test.