As the saying goes, "Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off." But noisy neighbors are a common problem in a society where many people live closely together. And this can be the most important when you share walls or floors with neighbors in an apartment. A noisy neighbor can make life challenging, especially if noise goes well into night, or happens during early morning hours. This situation needs to be dealt with properly, which requires your ability lo keep calm.
You should first try to tell your noisy neighbors about the noise. This conversation should be polite, even friendly. It can begin with a sentence like"I am not sure you are aware". Explain the problem in an honest way, and ask the neighbor to turn down the music, or not to hold parties until 3 a.m. You can also add that you realize they hear your noise too,and you are certainly willing to try to stop anything in your behavior that is creating noise.
You should know that not all neighbors are going to follow your requirement, and some may act in a bad manner. If the problem continues, try writing your neighbor a letter. The letter should show your dissatisfaction and the dates when the noise was quite terrible. While it may seem formal, it may also be a clear and effective way of communicating your complaint in the least confrontational(对抗的)way.
When the noise remains going on, you should report it to local authorities(权力部门)，or even the police when it is really necessary. Usually, however, the problem is solved when the noisy neighbor knows you are going to call the police.
Do be aware that you cannot always require noisy neighbors to be quiet. When the noise remains going on, it is wise not to deal with it in an angry or retaliatory(报复性的)fashion. If you have completed the steps and letter, don't start hitting walls or floors around in your home or turning up the music to make your neighbors angry. Just have patience and remember that communication is the most important.
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