Having a considerate neighbour can make all the difference, especially during festive celebrations.
For one man, his neighbour’s Deepavali celebrations came with an unexpected bonus: a car wash.
Taking to Threads, @mhrm_ysf shared how his neighbour cleaned up immediately after setting off firecrackers and even went the extra mile to wash his car.
Once my neighbour finished playing with firecrackers, he immediately cleaned up. He even washed my car,” he wrote.
Alhamdulillah, I have a kind neighbour with common sense. Happy Deepavali, everyone.”
The post included CCTV footage of someone beside a car outside the house, with a hose visible nearby.
Made room for his Hari Raya guests too
According to the OP, his neighbour’s thoughtfulness wasn’t limited to Deepavali.
In a follow-up post, he shared that the same neighbour had previously moved his own car behind his house during Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
This freed up the space in front of the neighbour’s home for the OP’s guests to park.
It was another simple gesture that clearly meant a lot to him.
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‘When someone treats us well, we want to return it tenfold’
The post drew plenty of praise from netizens, with several saying how lucky the OP was to have such a considerate neighbour.
“Such good character. I salute people like this,” one commented.
Another shared how kindness between neighbours can inspire more of the same.
“It’s so nice to have a good neighbour like this. When they do something kind for us once, we feel like returning it tenfold.”
One commenter jokingly welcomed more firecracker sessions if they came with a car wash.
“I love considerate neighbours like this. Go ahead and play with firecrackers more often. The car automatically becomes shiny too!”
Others shared their own neighbour stories
The post also prompted others to share similar experiences.
One commenter said their neighbour had given them advance notice about setting off firecrackers, knowing they had a three-month-old baby. When they later returned home, they found the road and the front of their car cleaned.
Another said their neighbour had offered to help move their car before setting off firecrackers, then gave them chicken curry afterwards.
A little consideration really does go a long way. And sometimes, it comes with a clean car and a meal too.
