In Stadten glaubt man, es gehore zum guten Tone, nicht einmal zu wissen, wer in demselben Hause wohnt.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In cities people think it's proper not to know who lives in the same house.
- In plain terms
- Urban life often ignores neighbor familiarity.
- What can you take from it?
- Foster community awareness even in dense settings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do city dwellers avoid knowing neighbors?
- What benefits arise from knowing them?
Another view
Privacy concerns may limit neighbor knowledge.
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