Oh really...
I was thinking that it would be the way that would bother him the least, since he wouldn't have to try and figure out what I want (because my japanese is so bad). Also because I dont know when he comes home or if he's there every day..
well I guess I'll just go try and say hello instead then..
I know the neighboor is an old man btw, the landlord told me I was the only young guy living there (I'm 21) everyone else is over 50.. the landlord himself is 93 years old amazingly