Royal Mail postman shares the gesture that makes delivery drivers 'love you' and look after your parcels

[TrueBlueTerrier]

A Royal Mail postman has shared a simple gesture that could leave your postie feeling appreciated

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Staying in your postman's good books might prove beneficial, especially when you're awaiting frequent deliveries or important packages. However, it's not about plying them with beverages or treats to maintain favour.

Rather, it's something most people wouldn't necessarily consider offering a postal worker during their rounds. A delivery driver has shared a straightforward act of kindness that customers can extend, which would make them feel truly valued.

Royal Mail postman Reeece Perch revealed on TikTok: "If you want your postie to love you and look after your parcels, then ask if they need the toilet.".

Why your postman will love you
The majority of postmen and delivery drivers lack convenient toilet access while out on their routes. Reece noted: "If I need the toilet, I have to drive somewhere; I can't just walk to the other side of the office or go to my own bathroom when working from home."

Throughout his career, he's developed strong connections with residents along his delivery route, praising them as wonderful for allowing him toilet access.
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"Now I can drive round the corner from someone and go for a wee, because I built that relationship with that person," said Reece.

He added that while postal workers are frequently offered refreshments on warm days or snacks, "nine times out of 10," what your postman actually requires is the loo. Reece stated: "They'll be more grateful for that than being offered a drink."

He added: "I promise you that postie will begin to love you, and they'll look after you. They'll put off your parcels in the safest places all the time."

What happens if your parcels can't be delivered
According to Royal Mail, if you're out when your parcel is delivered, several scenarios may unfold depending on the package's dimensions and whether a signature is needed.

Certain parcels are too large to fit through a conventional letterbox, which means the postal worker may have to hand them over directly. Should nobody be present to accept the delivery, Royal Mail will typically attempt another delivery on the following working day.

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This indicates you might not have to arrange anything immediately, as your package could return to your property the next day.

Nevertheless, should the postal worker remain unsuccessful in delivering the parcel, they'll leave a 'Something for you' card detailing what's occurred.

The item will subsequently be taken to a Customer Service Point for collection. Alternatively, recipients may organise for the parcel to be redelivered at a time that suits them better.

Items postmen can't leave with a neighbour:
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed items
Items from overseas which require a signature
Items sent using our ID verification service, which must be delivered to the named individual
Items sent using our Age verification service if your neighbour appears to be under 25 and can’t provide appropriate ID
Items sent using our Do Not Redirect service
Citations (which carry the appropriate instruction on the envelope) sent from the Scottish Courts via Royal Mail Signed For

[Mr Rush]

This and other similar stories posted recently all seem highly inorganic. I don't think it's the public that owe us a duty of care when it comes to access to toilets. I would be mortified to be in the position to have to ask a customer.

Royal Mail postman shares the gesture that makes employees loyal and make your batshit ideas about how to deliver things workable:

Stop screwing the job up and stop screwing us.

[scoobydo79]

Going into a customers house is not wise.Bad advice here.

[clashcityrocker]

He added: "I promise you that postie will begin to love you, and they'll look after you. They'll put off your parcels in the safest places all the time."

Isn't it a sackable offence to provide preferential treatment in exchange for something?

[Mr Rush]

He added: "I promise you that postie will begin to love you, and they'll look after you. They'll put off your parcels in the safest places all the time."

Isn't it a sackable offence to provide preferential treatment in exchange for something?

It sure is. The company might demand a cut of that stool sample.