Re: Evolution of Cohousing Communities?
From: lilbert (lilbertearthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:39:01 -0600 (MDT)

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> Sometimes, we will not go out of our way to greet visitors, because they may
> not want to talk; they could just be visiting friends. If we said hello to
> every non-member individually, they would be bombarded with (possibly
> unwanted) attention. Just imagine coming to visit a friend, and every person
> in the whole condo association comes up and introduces him/herself to you!
> That would be a little creepy. We generally wait to be introduced to them.
> Usually people who are going to be staying around for awhile will get
> introduced at a meal or a general meeting. Sometimes those who are very
> excited about cohousing will be disappointed that we aren't more "friendly",
but this is our home, and everyday life is not about being in a showplace
for cohousing. But we sure won't ignore you if you say hello.
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Liz Stevenson
Southside Park Cohousing
Sacramento, California

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