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timmahfast t1_itu41it wrote

Be an adult and go ask your neighbors. There's nothing offensive about asking how long it might go on. Setting off fireworks in the middle of the night is obnoxious even though celebrating one's culture/religion is important. I'm sure if you had a conversation you could find a middle ground that works for both of you. And you might even learn something or make new friends in the process.

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Chica7779311 OP t1_itummy7 wrote

The question has nothing to do with "being an adult." It's about sensitivity and finding the right approach.

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timmahfast t1_ituo2m0 wrote

Well I gave you the right approach. Go talk to your neighbors. Ask them about their beliefs and customs. Look for a compromise. There's nothing insensitive about that. People can learn from each other without being perfectly politically correct. I can assure you, as long as you're open minded you won't offend anyone.

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Chica7779311 OP t1_ituouf1 wrote

My neighbors are actually very nice people. I don't know them well but we are cordial. I definitely plan to reach out to them today, but I really want to make sure that I hit the right note. Unfortunately, we live in a world where people are extremely sensitive especially around cultural issues so the post is about finding the right approach that does not make either me or them feel uncomfortable for an important holiday that they celebrate.

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Phantastic_Elastic t1_itus2b1 wrote

It might be enough to chuckle and say "that was some fireworks display last night" to get the information you're looking for.

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