Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day

Are you the friendly one in your neighborhood or are you more the crank? Well, today it doesn’t matter as this is the day that is all about fresh beginnings. It’s time for Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day!

Instead of getting…or giving… that one-fingered wave as you walk by to get in the car, today open that hand and wiggle all your fingers as you wave. You may just be surprised at the result. You might even get a new beginning!

How to Celebrate Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day

Wave and Say Hello

When you see a neighbor today, wave… yes, all those digits….and add a smile. If you are feeling particularly bold you could even utter “Hello!”. This might all be out of your comfort zone, but remember it is all about new beginnings! If your neighbor doesn’t fall over in shock, they might actually smile back!

Don’t be frightened if they approach with questions and a desire to talk with you for a short time. This is how it should be! Practice your small talk and you may even make a new friend! True success on this holiday would be for you and your neighbors to give each other a chance. Start over if there has been friction and maybe you will find you have more in common than where you live.

Watch a Movie About Neighbors

Another way that you can celebrate Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day is by watching a film about neighbors. There are a lot of great movies out there that are based on the relationship between people that live next door. Examples include:

• Arlington Road (1999) starring Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins
• As Good as It Gets (1997) with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt
• Bad Neighbors (2014) with Seth Rogen and Zach Efron
• Rear Window (1954) starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly

You can get some snacks in and enjoy a night in front of the television. If you and your neighbor have a good relationship, you may decide to have a movie night together to pay tribute to Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day.

Be Kind to Everyone!

The main purpose of this day, though, is to promote being kind to one and other at all times. This usually starts with a greeting. By smiling at someone and saying “hello” to them, you can create a happy feeling in your local area.

It does not take a lot to be nice to someone, and making an effort can go a very long way. In recent years, we don’t seem to be as close to our neighbors as we were in previous generations, so now is the time to change this.

Organize a Community Event

A lot of communities out there use this day as an opportunity for all of the neighbors to get together and boost the neighborhood spirit. Why not organize a street party and invite everyone on your estate? You can all contribute to the street party with some food and drinks. Combine this with some music and you have got everything you need to have a good party. This is the perfect way to strengthen the bond between you and your neighbors.

Learn About Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day

Now, we’re not sure that we know many people who wave at their neighbors only using three of their fingers, do you? Anything fewer and it may not be a wave at all! Although the name of this date could be a little bit on the confusing side, Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day simply means that you should wave at your neighbors and that you should do it in a pleasant and friendly way.

So, if you’re someone who has give your neighbor the finger before because they have annoyed you, on this date you can try to wave in a friendly manner instead. Sounds easy enough, right?

Well, we know that not everyone reading this is going to have enjoyed a pleasant relationship with their neighbor. We have all heard stories about neighbors from hell! If you feel that your neighbor falls into this category, you may not want to wave at him or her in a friendly manner.

However, taking the high road, even if it is just for one day, can feel better than you may expect. Plus, simply seeing the shock on your neighbor’s face because of your unexpected kindness can make it worth it.

Plus, one thing that we can all agree on is that we could all do with a little bit more kindness in the world, and that is what this day is all about. Enthusiastic greetings and genuine happiness to see another person can make them feel great about themselves and start off their day in the best possible way. Isn’t it nice to be this positive influence on another person?

After all, it’s better to be the neighbor that everyone loves, rather than the grump that everyone dislikes! It doesn’t take a lot of effort to be friendly and greet people with a nice wave and a smile.

History of Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day

People have been dealing with their neighbors since the dawn of days. It is difficult to get ahead in life if you can’t get ahead in your relationship with those who live around you. The creation of this seemingly silly day had a higher motive than to make you giggle.

Think about how much stress is created when you are not happy in your home. When you can’t enjoy your space and you think that no matter what you do it will always be wrong there needs to be a way to get on the better side of things. This is it!

The founders of this day had the following to say about it:

“After all the challenges we and our neighbors have faced, it’s time to put it all aside for at least one day. Wave ‘hello’ to everybody, and mean it.”

Better neighborhood relations can add so much in everyone’s life. Lowered stress levels are better for your health. Being comfortable in your home can open you up to all sorts of positivity! They say that what you surround yourself with is a reflection of your mind. Therefore, if you want your home to be a sanctuary for you and your friends, start with peace between you and your neighbors.

Bonus: Tips to Be a Better Neighbor

Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day is an opportunity for you to be a better neighbor. There are many different ways that you can become a better neighbor. One of the best things that you can do as a neighbor is to keep your place tidy. Yes, it is your home, and you are in your rights to keep it in any condition you wish. But isn’t it nice when the whole estate looks beautiful? By keeping the exterior of your home in good condition, you can keep a smile on your neighbors’ faces.

There are a number of other things that you can do in your quest to become a better neighbor. This includes partying responsibly and keeping the noise down. You may work from home or you may work part-time and so you see nothing wrong with blasting your music at 11 pm on a Tuesday night. However, your neighbor may have to get up for work at 5 or 6 am the following morning, so why not listen to your music through headphones instead?

Little things like this make a big difference when it comes to being a good neighbor. It is also important to obey parking laws. You probably have a designated parking space, so don’t use another person’s space unless you have asked them to. This can be incredibly frustrating, and we are sure that you would not like it if someone kept doing this to you.

Last but not least, make sure you handle problems in a mature manner. We all have problems in life, but it is how you handle them that matters. You are not going to agree with your neighbors all of the time, but it is important to try and come to a resolution in a mature way.