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1. The Unexpected Discovery
The writer’s quiet moment was interrupted by an orange extension cord
“running straight from my neighbor’s garage into my outlet.”
Realizing it was intentional, they felt puzzled but not angry.
2. Setting a Boundary
They calmly told the neighbor,
“Hey, I think you plugged into my outlet by mistake—just so you know,
that runs through my meter.”
The neighbor brushed it off as “just a little power,”
so the writer added a lockable cover to avoid future issues.
3. A Meaningful Apology
The next day, a note offered a sincere apology.
The neighbor said he hadn’t considered the impact and hoped
they could move past it, easing the writer’s worries.
4. Communication Restores Trust
A follow-up conversation about assumptions and communication
turned the situation into understanding and even laughter.
A small misunderstanding became a lesson in respect, honesty,
and good neighbor relationships.
