Update I neglected the real option... get my partner to go round and sort it for me! Problem solved. They took issue with something he did about a month ago, he apologised, both problems solved!
Update 2 everyone is curious what my partner did. He shouted at them through the wall to stop DIY at 9.30pm... personally I would have knocked on the door and asked politely, but he'd had a bad day. I do think it's a bit of an overreaction to shun us for that though!
We live in a classic British terraced house, with neighbours that for some unknown reason, no longer speak to us.
We think the slightly batshit woman on the end has said something untrue about us... she told us one of the neighbours opposite is a paedo when we moved in, so it fits her character!
I digress, today we took in a parcel for the next door neighbours. I want to clear the air with them so want them to have to come and collect it. I do feel somewhat like I have a hostage and am forcing their hand.
What's the done thing when someone takes in a parcel?
Wait for the neighbours to collect it from you
Take it round to them (please dont make me be brave)
Have it indefinitely in your hallway to trip over until either 1 or 2 happens
There is, of course, the cowardly option... to dump it on their doorstep and run, but i dont want to be held accountable if it goes missing since I did "sign" for it!
Help a girl out, I hate confrontation!