I don't think many of my neighbors speak fluent English. I live in an apartment complex, with one to the side and one behind. I hardly ever see the ones behind us, and they're very quiet. Next door I see their kids alot, and see the dad rarely. Hardly ever see the mom, though I think she just had a baby. My mom always taught me to never make eye contact with strangers, and I guess she grilled it into my head cuz I still don't today.

My BF's mom knows her neighbors, barely. They've been in that house for 18 years and have had some neighbors come and go. For the most part, she just listens to everyones drama/news and relays it to us kids.