On Thu, 12 May 2016 11:02:21 -0500, philo wrote:

A guy pulled up to my neighbor's house in a pickup truck. There is a
refrigerator and dolly in the bed. He's standing around looking like he
needs help.
What's the best thing for me to do...close my shades and curtains...or
is simply pulling my shades "good enough?"
I don't want to be rude.

It depends. If you're on good terms with your neighbor, it might be
necessary to sell your house.