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Everyone likes to feel welcome, don\u2019t you think? Welcoming people is very important for the psyche, the ego, and the sense of belonging.  The stresses of getting a drastic haircut, moving to a new state or starting a new job can be alleviated (to some degree) by a smiling, welcoming face. I started at my current job almost two years ago and I still remember walking in for the first time. I was directed to my desk where there was a big poster signed by my team that shouted in bold typeface, \u201cWelcome Janine!\u201d  There were also business welcome cards<\/a><\/strong> on my keyboard that were signed by the President and the Chairman of the company. These small gestures were able to bring me back to earth a little bit; to make me feel like I was a part of something and not a foreign intruder.<\/p>\n

This warm, fuzzy feeling I got stuck with me.  I have lived in the same neighborhood for many years now, and I have seen it change a great deal.  The old neighbors I had who saw me in diapers have all moved away and many of the homes have moved from single families to two and three families with renters. I like that feeling of camaraderie, but am trying to keep up with modern times. Rather than bake a pie and bring it over to my neighbor\u2019s door step, I decided to organize a \u201cWelcome to the Neighborhood Wine and Cheese Party.\u201d I invited everyone over to my back patio for some hors d\u2019oeuvres and friendly conversation.  I placed an order for welcome cards and gave one to all of my neighbors as they walked in.<\/p>\n

The party was a hit and the lasting effect on the neighbors was immediately obvious.  If my garbage cans are in the street, someone always retrieves them for me.  My neighbors always end their parties at a reasonable hour, someone waters my outdoor plants for me and I get personalized holiday cards<\/a><\/strong> from almost everyone on the street! It is crazy\u2026I feel like I am living in an alternate universe, Pleasantville or somewhere over the rainbow.  See what a little welcome can do for people? Try it in your neighborhood\u2026you\u2019ll be happy you did!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Everyone likes to feel welcome, don\u2019t you think? 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