Am I wrong to think this is rude ?

My DD lives a house that is a little lower than the street. People passing by can look straight in to her kitchen. She bought some privacy film (the frosted glass design) which allows light in.
As for the conversation across your garden, Winter is coming, the clocks go back tonight so perhaps that will stop until Spring.

Pop out and join in the chat? You may find you enjoy it; but if not it might put them off doing it!

The “sticky film” is actually much nicer than it sounds. There are many different designs from subtle to elaborate. Look online.

That would really bug me. I do like my privacy.

My DD bought some roller blinds from Ikea. She can see out, but they cannot see in unless you have your lights on.

I would hate it and yes it is rude.

Oh dear 😱 you could be talking about our very friendly small close.
Just be grateful you have friendly neighbours.

I think it's rude too and am surprised that anyone would do this, especially if a conversation takes place when you're in your garden.

I was in exactly the same situation many years ago in our first house.
I would be outside with the children, and they would talk straight across me, not just for a few words, but for whole long conversations, it was as if I wasn’t there.
Yes it’s very rude, but without risking ill feelings, I don’t know what you can do.

that must be why the house became available.!

Oh turn your floodlights off while they are outside and put them on when they go in Surely they won’t want to talk in the dark and cold or wet
It’s a problem because you don’t want to alienate them if it was people you didn’t like I d suggest higher fencing but that would lead to bad feeling which you don’t want if they re nice people

For a while, I would switch off the security lighting in the evenings and hope as the weather deteriorates they might stop.
Also I might go out there and do some chores and walk between them pointedly. Just enough to make them feel awkward.
Reclaim your space.
Best wishes.
Best of luck.

Coolgran65

Sticky film or a blind sounds good.
I wouldn't worry about being in my dressing gown. Just chat on regardless (if you want to) for a few minutes with a friendly quip....right ladies, I'm going in now, I hope you're winding up soon cos is like some quiet.

That sounds like a good plan

Sticky film or a blind sounds good.
I wouldn't worry about being in my dressing gown. Just chat on regardless (if you want to) for a few minutes with a friendly quip....right ladies, I'm going in now, I hope you're winding up soon cos is like some quiet.

NotSpaghetti

I think.this is quite common to be honest.
It was actually a reason why my daughter ruled out a house when she was buying a terrace last year. She arrived to second view as a conversation was in mid flow.

I think I would go on leaving my door open but maybe have a net over it at least (or a curtain/blind in the winter).

If there's a floodlight outside how does it illuminate you?

One of my other daughters has a big window that people can easily look in. She didn't want blinds/nets so has put sticky film on her window up to about chest height. This means she can look out but it's awkward for people to look in because of the height/angle of the surrounding land.
Maybe that's something you could consider?

Another option is to go out and join in.
Maybe that would work for all of you!

I have to admit I never thought about it before moving in . I think it is something that they started during lockdown possibly.
I do go out and join in quite often but if I have had my evening shower etc I would feel I needed to get fully dressed again.
You are right, I may have to put something up to the glass maybe unfortunately.

I think.this is quite common to be honest.
It was actually a reason why my daughter ruled out a house when she was buying a terrace last year. She arrived to second view as a conversation was in mid flow.

I think I would go on leaving my door open but maybe have a net over it at least (or a curtain/blind in the winter).

If there's a floodlight outside how does it illuminate you?

One of my other daughters has a big window that people can easily look in. She didn't want blinds/nets so has put sticky film on her window up to about chest height. This means she can look out but it's awkward for people to look in because of the height/angle of the surrounding land.
Maybe that's something you could consider?

Another option is to go out and join in.
Maybe that would work for all of you!