Make Connections in a Community 与社区建立联系

Micky

俗话说“远亲不如近邻”，在我们的日常生活中，好邻居让我们的生活更加便利、舒适和安心。那作为社区的一员，如何与邻居建立更加良好的关系呢？让我们一起阅读下文来了解吧！

Through 1）proximity， we have the 2）privilege to connect andshare our life with the people who live close to us. Here are sevenpractical ways to share love and make connections with those in yourcommunity.

通过亲近，我们有幸与生活在我们身边的人联系并相互分享生活。这里有7 种实用的方法，可以与社区中的人分享爱并建立联系。

1. Learn your neighbors names 了解邻居的名字

Its easy to rush through the 3）hustle and 4）bustle of the day. Beintentional to take a minute to stop and see those people whose pathsyou cross each day. Start by learning your neighbors names. Learningsomeones name is not only a great way to begin a relationship， but it isalso a way to show kindness to your neighbors.

我们可能匆匆忙忙地度过一天，但请有意识地花一分钟停下来，看看你每天遇到的那些人。从了解邻居的名字开始。知道某人的名字不仅是开始一段关系的好方法，也是向邻居表达善意的一种方式。

1） proximity n. 靠近；亲近

2） privilege n. 特权；荣幸

3） hustle n. 忙碌

4） bustle n. 繁忙

2. Listen and learn 倾听和学习

Names are a great beginning， andrelationships grow from there. You shouldask questions， learn someones story， andpay attention. Whether youre someonewhos drawn to talking or someonewho tends to retreat from conversation，challenge yourself to find new ways that you can listen to yourneighbors.

了解名字是一个好的起点，一段关系从此发展。你可以多问问题，了解某人的故事，并集中注意力倾听。无论你是一个喜欢交谈的人，还是一个倾向于回避交流的人，都要挑战自己，找到倾听邻居意见的新方法。

3. Remember details 记住细节

Have you ever been surprised by someone who remembered toask about your recent vacation or your birthday？ Attention to thesedetails can communicate love and kindness to your neighbors. Makea note of your neighbors birthday on yourcalendar， or do your best to remember theages of their kids.

你是否曾經因为有人记得问你最近的假期或你的生日而感到惊讶？关注这些细节可以向邻居传达爱和善意。在你的日历上记下邻居的生日，或者尽力记住他们孩子的年龄。

4. Give a gift 送礼物

Gifts can be a great and easy way to show someone yourethinking of them and care about them. Bring over cookies around theholidays， offer to watch your neighbors kids for a while， or share a copyof your favorite book. You never know howmuch that simple gift can mean to someoneelse！

礼物是向别人表达你对他们的思念和关心的一种很好且简单的方式。在假期带些饼干，主动帮忙照看一会儿邻居的孩子，或者分享一本你最喜欢的书。你永远不知道这个简单的礼物对别人意味着什么！

5. Allow your neighbors to serve you 让邻居帮忙

Our relationships are dignifying when both parties give and receive.As Bob Lupton says， “Almost no one in our society is so poor that theyhave nothing to contribute. Nearly everyone has something to bring tothe table.” Ask for help from your neighbors and be willing to receivetheir support and service if offered. Of course， gratitude is an importantway to thank them for their kindness.

当双方都给予和接受时，双方的关系会得到升华。正如鲍勃·卢普顿所说：“在我们的社会中，几乎没有人如此贫穷，以至于他们没有什么可以贡献的。几乎每个人都可以提供有用的东西。”向你的邻居寻求帮助，并愿意接受他们的支持和帮助。当然，感恩是感谢他们善意的重要方式。

6. Spend time together 共度时光

In our busy life， one of the most valuable things we have is ourtime. People often recognize and appreciate the gift of time whenwe share it with others. Think about your day-to-day routine andconsider moments when you can slow down to stop， talk， or invite yourneighbors in.

在繁忙的生活中，我们拥有的最宝贵的东西之一就是时间。当我们与他人共度欢乐时光时，他人通常会意识到并沉浸在欢乐时光中。想想你的日常生活，在你可以放慢脚步停下来的时间，与邻居交流或邀请邻居来家里。

7. Laugh， cry， and rejoice 笑，哭，欢喜

Have you ever felt the weight of heartache lifted when a friendgrieves with you？ Or can you remember a time when your joy wasmultiplied because you celebrated with a loved one？ Not only can wegive our time to our neighbors， but we can also share in celebrations，grief， laughter thats bound to happen in ourdaily lives.

當朋友和你一起分担悲伤时，你有没有感觉你的悲伤程度减轻了？或者你还记得你与你爱的人一起庆祝时而感到加倍快乐的时候吗？我们不仅可以与邻居共度时光，还可以一起分享日常生活中必然会发生的庆祝活动以及悲伤、欢笑等情绪。

Connection is a basic human need. Being a part of somethinglarger than yourself gives not only a sense of belonging butalso a sense of purpose. Individuals feel more included in theircommunities， and have a better quality of life， when they areconnected and can contribute to their community. Meet new people，and get to know those around you better. Learn. Grow. Explore. Whynot make this year your year to connect？

联系是人类的基本需求。成为社区的一部分不仅会给人一种归属感，还会给人一种目标感。当个人与社区相互联系并为社区做贡献时，他们会感到自身能更融入社区，生活质量也会更好。结识新朋友，更好地了解你周围的人。学习，成长，探讨。为什么不让今年成为你与社区联系的一年呢？