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#Prepare to answer questions. Although the purpose of your party is to get to know your neighbors, your neighbors will likely want to get to know you, too. Be prepared to not only make small talk, but to also answer questions about where you come from, where you work, what you like to do, etc. Provide them with any information you feel safe and comfortable indulging.<ref>http://realtytimes.com/agentnews/agentconcerns/item/8696-20060419_etiquette</ref>[[Image:Celebrate Moving Into a New Home Step 12 Version 4.jpg|center]]
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#Prepare to answer questions. Although the purpose of your party is to get to know your neighbors, your neighbors will likely want to get to know you, too. Be prepared to not only make small talk, but to also answer questions about where you come from, where you work, what you like to do, etc. Provide them with any information you feel safe and comfortable indulging.<ref>http://realtytimes.com/agentnews/agentconcerns/item/8696-20060419_etiquette</ref>[[Image:Celebrate Moving Into a New Home Step 12 Version 4.jpg|center]]
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#*Be gracious if neighbors ask too many questions. In some situations, you may have to politely decline an answer, or steer the conversation in another direction. If this is the case, remember to be kind; after all, you will be living in close proximity with the people at your party.
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#*Be gracious if neighbors ask too many questions. In some situations, you may have to politely decline an answer, or steer the conversation in another direction. If this is the case, remember to be kind; after all, you will be living in close proximity with the people at your party.
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'''If you want to celebrate as soon as you move in:'''
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*'''Pack your kitchen items onto the moving truck last.''' That way, you can start unpacking it as soon as it comes off the truck, and you can cook dinner in your new home the first night.
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*'''Plan to have help the day after you move, if possible.''' Schedule a day for your friends to come over and help you unpack. There will be a lot going on during the day you actually move, but it goes fast. The next day, when you're facing all of those boxes, you'll really appreciate having extra help.
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*'''Keep the unpacking party light and energetic.''' Make it fun by playing upbeat music as you work. Also, have a set ending time, and serve everyone food and drinks as a reward at the end.
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== Tips ==
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== Tips ==
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*Don’t send out invitations before you are ready. Although you might be tempted to get a jump-start on invitations by sending them out the moment you move in, give yourself a few weeks to get settled.
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*Don’t send out invitations before you are ready. Although you might be tempted to get a jump-start on invitations by sending them out the moment you move in, give yourself a few weeks to get settled.
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