Postie hits back at claim they all wear shorts throughout the year

[TrueBlueTerrier]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -year.html

A postie has refuted claims that those in the profession wear shorts all year
They, in fact, suggested that '90 per cent don't wear shorts all year'
It comes after posties claimed they always wear shorts 'because it gets hot'

A postie has refuted claims that they all wear shorts throughout the year as December brings snow and sub-zero temperatures to the UK.

The postwoman told MailOnline that the vast majority of postmen and postwomen are not committed to the brave outfit choice when it comes to the winter months.

It comes after a 'current postie' claimed that those in the trade steer clear of trousers 'because it gets hot doing the job'.

However, it turns out that 'I would say 90 per cent don't wear shorts all year' according to our postie.

The fashion choice has baffled many over the years with the perception being that shorts are as-good-as compulsory attire while doing the rounds.


She added, after a shift in December there had been 'only a couple in shorts today' including 'one old boy wears long Johns and shorts on top.

'They say they get too hot!! Even in the winter, they say their legs get too hot,' she added in amazement.

Asked for an estimate she said: 'I would say 90 per cent don't wear shorts all year.'

This is contrary to discourse on a Reddit thread by Brits over the last couple of years.

One user took to the platform to ask: 'Postmen/women of the UK, why do you wear shorts all year round no matter the weather?'

On behalf of the nation's mail deliverers, someone responded: 'It really is just because it gets hot doing the job.

'One round I cover I wear trousers just because of the wind (made the mistake once and had windburn all up my legs) but it's that particular village happens to be the highest point of the town and is a massive wind tunnel.

'All other rounds I'm in shorts pretty much all year.'

They were joined by another 'ex-postie' in defending the clothing selection, saying: 'Walking around all day used to make me sweat my balls off.

'If it was an extreme day I might throw on waterproofs over my shorts, something I can easily slip on and off as the need arose.'

Another said: 'Skin is waterproof. Working all day is hot work.'

A different thread, posted six years ago, produced similar responses, with one Reddit user, who claimed their friend was a postal worker, saying he wore shorts because 'they dry quickly'.

They added: 'He says there is nothing worse than wet trousers all day in the winter.'

Back in 2013, MailOnline reported that Royal Mail had banned their workers from wearing shorts during the winter months to prevent them from getting frostbite.

More than 200 postmen across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire were told they must wear trousers as part of their uniform when working in freezing temperatures.

However, the decree was not taken lying down and many raised their voices opposing the ban.

One worker at the depot, who asked not to be named, said angry staff members had planned to contact the Communication Workers' Union about the ban.

He said: 'We're all disgusted about it. I find wearing shorts much more comfortable as I feel more restricted in trousers and my legs do get warm.

'There's an agreement between Royal Mail and the union which stipulates the rules about uniforms and there's nothing saying you can't wear shorts.

'I'm very annoyed - I can't stand wearing trousers when I'm on the go all the time.'

[daveyeff]

most of them in ours DO wear shorts all year round. even in sub-zero temperatures. ive seen posties with jumpers and sweaters on with wooly hats and scarfs then their fleece AND their stormproof coat on top of that, but they STILL wear shorts....how mad is that. apparently it all started a few years back when there would be a sort of ''mexican stand=off'' to see who would chicken out of wearing shorts first, as the weather got colder. now its an all year round thing cos nobody would dare chicken out in case of ridicule. personally i think they look more ridiculous wearing shorts in arctic temperatures, and fully insulated on top with 2 coats on!! mad f***ers.

[ted_e_bear]

most of them in ours DO wear shorts all year round. even in sub-zero temperatures. ive seen posties with jumpers and sweaters on with wooly hats and scarfs then their fleece AND their stormproof coat on top of that, but they STILL wear shorts....how mad is that. apparently it all started a few years back when there would be a sort of ''mexican stand=off'' to see who would chicken out of wearing shorts first, as the weather got colder. now its an all year round thing cos nobody would dare chicken out in case of ridicule. personally i think they look more ridiculous wearing shorts in arctic temperatures, and fully insulated on top with 2 coats on!! mad f***ers.

We've got a couple of die hard all year round shorts wearers but since the new uniform arrived we've got a new breed of shorts plus those under trouser pants wearers, they look like the shittest ever football training squad.

[richj2009]

I wore the trousers the other day as it was pretty darn cold but once I had walked up and down steps for about half an hour the shorts came out and I changed in back of van. I was hot sweaty and felt really restricted. Once the shorts were back on I was good to go. It's not about making a point or desiring attention I simply find it way more comfortable. The comments from customers get irritating at times but personal comfort during a 12 mile slog is my priority.

[qwerty2]

Haven’t wore shorts since school nearly 40 years ago
Wouldn’t be seen dead in them

[WalkerX]

I wore the trousers the other day as it was pretty darn cold but once I had walked up and down steps for about half an hour the shorts came out and I changed in back of van. I was hot sweaty and felt really restricted. Once the shorts were back on I was good to go. It's not about making a point or desiring attention I simply find it way more comfortable. The comments from customers get irritating at times but personal comfort during a 12 mile slog is my priority.

Wore my walking trousers for a day when it was minus 3 , and hated it, went back to shorts as per normal. Comfort is king.

[twoloops]

Dumped the shorts today, I'm in long trousers early

[Basildon Bond]

TWOLOOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop posting on old threads.

In other news... shorts 365 or nothing!!

As my old mam said.... if your kidneys are warm....you are warm. Hence a couple of layers above the hips and you can wear shorts whatever the weather. Shorts dry quicker than trousers too.

[Mr Rush]

The introduction of shorts in 1992 was the point at which this service went into irreversible decline. Prove me wrong!