Everyday Conversations

Sorting Out a Noisy Neighbour Problem

A resident deals with late-night music by having a friendly word with the neighbour.

B29 min

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1For the past few weeks, my upstairs neighbour has been playing loud music almost every night.

2The noise usually starts after eleven o'clock, just when I am trying to fall asleep.

3At first, I did not want to complain because we had always got on well.

4But after a week of poor sleep, I decided I had to do something about it.

5Instead of leaving an angry note, I knocked on his door one Saturday afternoon.

6He seemed genuinely surprised and told me he had no idea the walls were so thin.

7He apologised straight away and promised to use his headphones after ten o'clock.

8We also exchanged phone numbers in case the problem ever happens again in future.

9Since then, the nights have been quiet, and I finally feel rested again.

10Talking face to face turned out to be much better than staying angry in silence.

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