Some folks think writing “URGENT!” helps. Spoiler: it doesn’t. The machines can’t read your frantic handwriting.
Others use double tape. They think it’s stronger. It just makes it impossible to open. Imagine the postie’s struggle.
My personal favorite? People who send cash in cards. Don’t. Just don’t. The dog eats it, or it falls out in a sorting office. You’re just gifting money to Royal Mail’s lost property department.
The Royal Mail Team Are Unsung Heroes
They work overtime. They sort mountains of parcels. They deliver in rain, snow, and the dark.
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One postie once told me they see more Christmas mess than Santa. They've stepped on Lego, tripped over extension cords, and been barked at by more dogs than a vet.
So when you see your postie this week? Say thank you. Throw them a mince pie. They are the real MVPs of December.
