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If you live in a middle class area do you ever hear your neighbours argue?

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Barrol · 22/07/2024 22:39

Never heard a single neighbour argue and it makes me so self conscious when DH and I do. Not that we argue often. Dh and I raised our voices earlier in the evening as we had very different opinions on how to approach ab annoying task we are getting through. All the windows were wide open. So embarrassed. It was only for 5 minutes.

Is it because we live in a middle class area in the Home Counties?

Just for context our cul de sac is described as sought after on house listings. Most people are professionals around here. Do these people just have calm discussions?

Have lived here for 10 years. Never heard a peep.

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Alicewinn · 22/07/2024 22:48

We argue with windows open and occasionally I hear my neighbours kicking off too. Phew 😅

Waitingfordoggo · 22/07/2024 22:47

I live in a nice area and the only people I’ve heard arguing in ten years living here are directly across the close from us. Have only heard them a small handful of times. They are a bit boozy and have the occasional party and those sort of nights are the ones that sometimes end in a row. Also hear the woman bellowing at her kids in the mornings trying to get them in the car. Not often though and it doesn’t sound worrying.

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Barrol · 22/07/2024 22:47

HotelCustody · 22/07/2024 22:44

Nearly all property listings state the area is sought after…

Other than that it’s a bit of an odd question to ask and potentially offensive.

what is offensive? my insinuation that lower class people are the shouty lot?

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StarDolphins · 22/07/2024 22:47

HotelCustody · 22/07/2024 22:44

Nearly all property listings state the area is sought after…

Other than that it’s a bit of an odd question to ask and potentially offensive.

Why offensive?

GreenMarigold · 22/07/2024 22:46

I once heard a raised voice from the neighbours on one side when one of their teenage sons was apparently refusing to wear trousers 🤣 But that’s the only time I’ve ever overheard an argument at home!

AquaFurball · 22/07/2024 22:46

Better soundproofing in more expensive properties

sugarbyebye · 22/07/2024 22:45

No, never hear any. I mean, they happen, but no shouting and screaming, just discussion arguments and probably some sulks and huffs.

I grew up in a household with shouting and screaming and things being thrown at each other and walls, and neighbours shouting and screaming at each other on the street. So I appreciate my nice, calm middle class life and non- violent partner.

honeyfox · 22/07/2024 22:45

I've lived in two different middle class estates in the last ten years and I've never heard the neighbours arguing (heard plenty of kids shouting). Nothing wrong with a difference of opinion though.

HotelCustody · 22/07/2024 22:44

Nearly all property listings state the area is sought after…

Other than that it’s a bit of an odd question to ask and potentially offensive.

gettingolderbutcooler · 22/07/2024 22:43

Surrey, by the way.

gettingolderbutcooler · 22/07/2024 22:43

Well, I'm sure my lovely neighbours heard me yelling at my husband to fuck right off as he was leaving for work a few weeks ago. 😁

Krumblina · 22/07/2024 22:43

Do you proper scream at eachother? That's when people notice.
Raising voice a bit won't be noticeable.

MiriamMay · 22/07/2024 22:43

I live next to a very wealthy family and yes they argue a lot. They seem to spend most weekends drunk from morning to night.

Bridgetoo · 22/07/2024 22:43

No I can't ever hear people arguing. Is that a common thing? I've never heard it anywhere I've lived!

Toastandmarmaladeisdelish · 22/07/2024 22:43

I often think this too, we argue occasionally and my neighbours appear to be saintly.

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Barrol · 22/07/2024 22:41

Obviously I’m genuinely glad that people are not losing their temper at one another

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