Most people only know their neighbors by sight. Especially Generation Z, those born after 1995, keep their distance because they have a much too busy schedule. Specialists say that young people prefer to communicate more on social networks.

Young woman: "I haven't formed any closer relationship with any of my neighbors, I practically don't know them".

Lady: "Twenty years ago it was different, neighbors were closer, they visited each other; now everyone is occupied with their own affairs".

Relationships between neighbors have changed over time.

Several years ago, when you needed help or were preparing something to eat and ran out of an ingredient, the people you turned to were your neighbors. And trust relationships were much stronger, which is why when you left home, you left a set of keys to those living in the same building. Now, on the other hand, we mostly know our neighbors by sight.

According to a study conducted by a non-governmental organization, only 3% of those who responded say they have a close relationship with their neighbors. Most of them do not interact with people living in the same building.

Woman: "We live like retirees. We exchange greetings, such as 'Have a good day' or 'How are the grandchildren?'"

The main reason why we no longer interact with neighbors is overcrowded schedule. Also, some do not want their personal space invaded.

Young woman: "I spend very little time at home. So, practically, I don't have the opportunity to get to know them better. No, I would rather turn to friends or family".

Sabina Mihăilescu, manager of an NGO: "Neighbors no longer have this sense of community that was present some time ago. 65% of respondents state that they do not know their neighbors at all or know them to a small extent; on the other hand, they would like to work together and be well where they live".

Young man: "We recently met the neighbors above us, and after one evening, they invited us to dinner; the next day I thought to bring them some food made by my mother, and then, the following day, they came with some food from their mother, and it was a very nice moment".

The way we socialize has changed. Generation Z, for example.

Dan Petre, sociologist: "They communicate much less because they spend most of their time online and mainly on these social networks. When we compare the past generations with the current behavior of Baby Boomers and Generation Z, a notable difference emerges—they used to engage in more analogical and face-to-face socialization, participating in direct communication, meetings and shared activities".

The study was conducted online on a sample of 1,002 people aged 18 and over.