Re: Neighbours
James, people can develop preconceptions about social groups. You're male and 'youngish' am I right? Some people will label you before bothering to find out a little more about you as a person.
Back in the early 90s, myself and two mates went for a break in Northumberland. We hadn't booked anywhere in advance which in retrospect was a mistake. So three blokes mid to late 20s. Every caravan site or rental cottage we tried was a straight 'No' until in desperation we called in at Tourist Info at Morpeth. There just happened to be a farmer who hired out cottages and could fit us in with one.
We absolutely wrecked it!! No seriously, we were on a walking holiday and left the cottage as we found it. But yes we can get labelled in life, which is what's happening with you I think.
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'It was a wedding ring, destined to be found in a cheap hotel, lost in a kitchen sink, or thrown in a wishing well' - Marillion, Clutching at Straws, 1987