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Neighborhood relationships are not always ideal. According to a survey commissioned by Facile.it (a company specializing in comparing, promoting, and brokering insurance, financial products, electricity, gas, fiber optics, and long-term car rentals), and conducted by the research institute EMG Different, around six million Italians have had disagreements with their neighbors over the past year. On average, they argued seven times in twelve months. But what are the reasons for arguing? Disturbing noise (35%), management of communal parking facilities (21%), and unauthorized access to shared areas (21%) are the primary sources of conflict. Although over 1.1 million Italians reported experiencing a tense, if not openly confrontational, relationship with their neighbors, an analysis based on the gender of respondents reveals that among men, the leading cause of disputes is noise (39.1%), followed by issues related to condominium parking management (30%) and waste disposal (23.5%). Although noise remains the primary cause of disputes among women (30.2%), when considering the female sample exclusively, the proportion of those engaging in conflicts with neighbors significantly rises in relation to the maintenance of condominium greenery (20.4% compared to 5.1% among men), decisions made during meetings (19.9%), the use of condominium resources, and the management of routine condominium expenses (14.4%). The positive aspect, however, is that in most instances, neighborly relations are favorable, with nearly 60% of Italians who have neighbors reporting civil and cordial interactions, which occasionally develop into genuine alliances or mutual support. According to the survey, over 5 million Italians have participated in activities involving sharing or assisting their neighbors, yielding tangible benefits, frequently of a financial nature. These activities encompass babysitting and internet sharing, assisting with domestic chores and small DIY projects, dog-sitting and package receiving, as well as overseeing neighbors' properties during their absence and caring for their plants.
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