How well do we know our neighbours? In the hustle and bustle of modern life it can be easy to forget those who live the closest.

It seems simple neighbourly rituals such as asking to borrow a cup of sugar or taking in parcels could be a thing of the past in a city of 8.5 million people.

That was the reality which confronted one Plumstead woman when one courier tried to deliver a parcel.

The Amazon driver seemingly knocked on a door but got no answer, and then turned to the neighbouring door.

But one can only imagine the conversation which ensued when they were forced to instead deliver a ‘you weren’t in note’.

They ticked ‘we still have your package’ writing ‘(you have unpleasant neighbours)’.

The image, posted online, has since been viewed more than 200 times.

The homeowner, 44, told News Shopper: "I've seen it and think it's hilarious, I only put it up as I thought the deliverery person had a sense of humour."

From near Brewery Road, she revealed what was inside the precious package: "It's a tool belt for my other half part of his Christmas presents."

MORE TOP STORIES After going viral, the post received mixed reaction to the comments, some lamenting the modern day culture where nobody seems to speak to their neighbours while others criticised the delivery driver.

Christine Taylor commented: “A sad reflection of who we live with. It would be nice to know all your neighbours, even just to smile and say hello.

“A lot of people are busy or working, some like to keep themselves to themselves...didn’t used to be like that...another sign of the times I suppose, but not all areas are like it.”

Elaine Matthews posted: “I take in parcels for lots of my neighbours, if I’m outside and see a driver knocking on a door and then walking away with the parcel, I even offer to take it in. Manners costs now't!”

John King wrote: “I think my neighbours are unpleasant, and they think the same of me. We still take in packages for each other sometimes.

“However I think the delivery drivers remarks are uncalled for. In the old days it could have got him the sack, just shows how standards have slipped.”

But David Cooke defended the neighbours, saying: “Poor neighbor might have just finished night work or had bereavement could be many reasons.”

Amazon were contacted for a comment.