Neighbourliness today

[adz-a32]

I've lived in 3 houses in Wales, knew most of my neighbours, past and present.
I had 3 addresses in London over 10 years,and despite trying to be neighbourly myself, only knew the names of one couple.
If you've ever used the tube, a crowded platform can be the quietest place you can imagine.

And when i brought my soon-to-be-wife (a Londoner) to Wales for the first time, she couldn't understand how complete strangers would say hello when out for a walk.

So I think we're OK in god's country, if not in 'the smoke'.


Edit in the light of the previous posts: all my Welsh addresses were semi (one end-of-terrace) on estates, and had front and back gardens.
My London homes were terrace.

I noticed the change in vibe when I come back to South Wales. In London, I only have talked to strangers on the Tube like idk prolly twice in like 2 years (apart from when drunk or giving directions)

[J R Hartley]

I noticed the change in vibe when I come back to South Wales. In London, I only have talked to strangers on the Tube like idk prolly twice in like 2 years (apart from when drunk or giving directions)

WTF does that mean Kanye?!?!?

[joecity]

I noticed the change in vibe when I come back to South Wales. In London, I only have talked to strangers on the Tube like idk prolly twice in like 2 years (apart from when drunk or giving directions)

Don't forget ordering chips in the chippy there adz or buying fags in the 24 hour garage. Unless you just point at what you want and then just walk out leaving the money on the counter. I have seen that happen in all fairness.

[adz-a32]

Don't forget ordering chips in the chippy there adz or buying fags in the 24 hour garage. Unless you just point at what you want and then just walk out leaving the money on the counter. I have seen that happen in all fairness.

Typical conversation:
"Wagwan bruv?"
"Alright?"
"Ima go for chips"
*gets chips*
"That'll be £2"
*gives money*
"Cheers"
"Safe fam"
*walks out*

[Dr Lecter]

Typical conversation:
"Wagwan bruv?"
"Alright?"
"Ima go for chips"
*gets chips*
"That'll be £2"
*gives money*
"Cheers"
"Safe fam"
*walks out*

Valleys version:

Hiya butt
Alright butt, what can I get you butt?
Chip butty please butt
*gets chips*
Quid please butt
*gives counterfeit pound coin*
Nice one butt
Cheers butt
*goes home to give the missus a clip*

[joecity]

Valleys version:

Hiya butt
Alright butt, what can I get you butt?
Chip butty please butt
*gets chips*
Quid please butt
*gives counterfeit pound coin*
Nice one butt
Cheers butt
*goes home to give the missus a clip*

Makes it up with some cold chips after?

[joecity]

Makes it up to her with cold chips after followed by learning her to read the news paper they came in?

[bobh]

Valleys version:

Hiya butt
Alright butt, what can I get you butt?
'arf 'n' 'arf wiv curry please butt
*gets chips,rice and curry*
Quid please butt
*gives counterfeit pound coin*
Nice one butt
Cheers butt
*goes home to give the missus a clip*

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