Yea, sometimes it's difficult to guage what the noise level is when you're part of the band. I have friends over at times and never have probs even when we play mahjong till past midnight. I'm always mindful to close the door once it's past 10pm at night though.
I'm lucky I got good neighbours who keep to themselves, doesn't turn to look into my flat when my front door is open and yet smile and say hello when we meet at the lift.
A little give and take would definitely make life easier when we're all living so close to each other.
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