I finally asked my neighbor to stop parking in front of my driveway after 6 months of being too nervous

I live in a tight street in Austin and this guy kept blocking part of my driveway every other day. Everyone said to just leave a polite note, but that felt too passive. So last Tuesday, I walked over at 8 AM when he was getting in his car and said, 'Hey, could you please leave the last 3 feet clear so I can get my truck out?' He apologized and moved it right then. Has anyone else had to do something direct like this instead of the usual advice?

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cooper.nathan24d agoMost Upvoted

Good call. Direct is always better than a note.

phoenix_carter17d ago

Sometimes a note gives people space to process things first. A quick text can feel less intense than a face-to-face chat right away. What if the person needs a minute to think?

rodriguez.diana24d ago

Doubt it's that big a deal, cooper.nathan, but sure.