Kind of a symptom of culture - when neighbors don’t even talk - it just sets up problems.
Personally - I want to know my neighbors. We don’t have to be buddies/friends/etc (though that can be kind of cool), - but at least know who lives around so you can look out for the neighborhood - and avoid not only crime and such - but hurt feelings over stuff like this.
Right on!
It not only avoids confrontations but it’s the decent thing to do.