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So in Indonesian culture, we know kong orong, which is the symbol of how bonded Indonesian people are to their environment. In my neighborhood, for example, we usually know each other because we tend to live there together, doing certain activities. Some social activities include hosting a party or celebrating our religious events, and even [...]
In my native country, we are accustomed to living in apartments in large buildings with many floors and a lot of residents. So I don't think people generally know their neighbors very well. However, you recognize familiar faces. In our culture, it's crucial to greet someone when you see them, even if you don't know [...]
I can say that, in Turkey, we have very good relationships with our neighbors. I've seen some really strange neighborly dynamics in other countries, like Amsterdam, where people don't know each other at all. It's really unusual to me as a Turk, because even if I don't know someone, I always try to greet them, [...]
In Indonesia, I believe the level of neighborly familiarity varies across generations. My parents' generation, for instance, had a strong sense of community. They knew their neighbors well, including their backgrounds and histories. This was especially true for those living on the same street. However, in my generation, it's common to have less interaction with [...]