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I understand cliques, it's part of life, raised two sons to treat others the way they wanted to be treated, you know, the "Golden Rule". YES, there are very nice Villagers, I just did not understand the Cranks.
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You don't understand people not wanting to wave or smile? I grew up largely in a big city and it wasn't normal or expect to interact with strangers on the street. I'm naturally inward-focused and kind of don't notice people anyway, but I would never say hello out of the blue. It would make me uncomfortable.
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Never once in our contemplating our retirement and move have we thought....where is the best place to make friends. Now for some of you....that may be your number one priority....and that's wonderful! But we are not terribly social....we are friendly, we are funloving....but making friends with others is not the top reason we have chosen TV.
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I agree and share your motivation for moving here, along with siblings being here first. I only know one another person on my block and, out of choice, don't participate in any neighborhood get-togethers. I would consider it intrusive for anyone to come to my house uninvited. Despite any opinions to the contrary, I am happy and have all the social interaction
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I think most people move here because it is an over 55 retirement community for active older adults. No one should be mad at us because that comprises the majority of people.
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Absolutely right, but I'd also hope that Villagers are still able to accommodate people who don't fit that norm.