neighbor's late night inane giggling what to do?

I can understand how annoying that would be totally. Your best bet, since you've talked to them about it many times already... you should probably go above their heads. Maybe warn them one more time, and explain that this is really affecting your sleep and you'd hate to have to complain to the landlord, but something has to change. Explain that you like them, and that is your last resort but you have the right to peace and quiet at night.

You mention they don't exchange christmas cards with you? Well it's nice you give them one, but most people don't want to get personal with neighbors like that, specially in such tight living corners like yours sounds like. Some people are more private people (like myself) and even though your gestures are nice, they may not think the same. They probably don't ask if you need help, because they don't live next door, to help you. I don't get too involved in my neighbors, because although it sounds rude, it's not my problem if they need help with something... I just moved and although I get along great with my old neighbors, they didn't offer to help. I wasn't offended by that at all.

Unfortunately, you can't take offense to people who don't return favors or people that don't respect you in the manner that you expect. People are all different and some people are too busy to worry about what's going on around them.

Talk to them again and warn them that you'll have to take the noise issue further, or you could just complain and not confront them again. If someone is smoking pot, surely they won't want the office finding out.... but you gotta do what you gotta do. You pay rent too, and you deserve the right to complain about such an ordeal.

Good luck and really sorry you're having this problem. I've dealt with similar issues, and unfortunately... moving was my only option! I know how you feel!

You mention " these people don't even exchange xmas cards with us. " Does that " us " mean that there are more than just you ? First off-if you have " politely " told them to quiet down then it is time to go to the manager. Begin from the bottom & move up with a complaint. If the on-site manager doesn't help to take care of this matter then go to the Property Management Company, if that doesn't help, report this after hours noise & allegedly " Pot Smell " to your local Police Department. Now if that doesn't work try moving to a house or an apartment that has no close neighbors.

Good luck !

P.S. you really expect them to notice the effort you have made to restrain yourself ? They haven't even been polite enough to stop the loud giggling !

Wow. Spawn. Offspring. You obviously have a jaded conception of children (no pun intended.) You're harsh judgmental assessment makes me wonder if the little darlings are up to some payback for your poor attitude. If you think the kids are in danger for their lack of supervision, then contact child protective services. Or ... maybe you should try being a little nicer to the spawn.

Edit: Cripes! What do Christmas cards have to do with anything? If they are that bothersome, then make trouble since being oh so polite doesn't get results. Quit restraining yourself and do something besides getting snotty with me for answering your question. You didn't restrain yourself there, did ya? You obviously can't handle confrontation. You can't see me, so it's easy to slam me with words. Get up off your duff and confront the people inspiring your anger. Hint: That's not me, honey. If there are children in that house and you smell pot, why are you turning a blind eye to potential danger? Rip me a new one if it makes you feel better. But if you truly want resolution, if you truly care about those unsupervised spawn, then stop whining and do something about it. Respect is earned, it's not owed. For future reference, don't ask questions if you don't want answers.

They are not your kids and you have no right to impose your rules on them.

One of the hazzards of apartment living is that you must put up with your neighbours. They have a right to laugh and giggle. There is no law against that. i think midnight is a reasonable time for kids and teens to be quiet.

Just a warning, in case you hadn't thought of it yet: Reporting them for pot might make them angry and spiteful. Eventually kids grow up and move out. Try to be patient with them. They are just kids.

Lol thats funny. Just count yourself lucky its not doosh doosh muzic! :D