[header] How to make friends with an elderly neighbor [title] Go out of your way to say " hello. [step] You can start a conversation with your elderly neighbor by making a point of saying " hello " or " hi " to her when she is out of her home. You may run into your neighbor on the street by her home or pass her when she is sitting on her porch or in her garden. 
Be friendly, smile, and greet her to let her know you are interested in making a connection. [substeps] When you say " hello " to your neighbor, you should project open body language.