Public appreciation

chickenwittle · Post by **chickenwittle** » 21 Mar 2020, 17:20

Really starting to notice this last few days , plenty saying keep safe and thanks for your efforts .Not everyone though still getting the odd funny look when parcel is left on their doorstep and I’m stood at front gate.

Post by **Murdoch** » 21 Mar 2020, 17:29

chickenwittle wrote:Really starting to notice this last few days , plenty saying keep safe and thanks for your efforts .Not everyone though still getting the odd funny look when parcel is left on their doorstep and I’m stood at front gate.

I've noticed this too.

But it really will mean very little when the letters drop off a cliff due to coronavirus, and Royal Mail can use that excuse to push ahead with their plan to streamline us into just another parcel courier company.

Post by **wacko74** » 21 Mar 2020, 17:35

When I pulled into the long driveway of a big houses the other day a woman ran out of the house swept her kid up into her arms ran back inside and shut the door behind her... I didn't take it personally, I'm sure she appreciates the efforts we're going to really!

hero22 · Post by **hero22** » 21 Mar 2020, 18:10

Had a woman today bang the window and pointing like a maniac to leave parcel at door. Hopefully she cant lip read or I might be in bother on Monday lol

Post by **aiden01** » 21 Mar 2020, 18:30

hero22 wrote:Had a woman today bang the window and pointing like a maniac to leave parcel at door. Hopefully she cant lip read or I might be in bother on Monday lol

luddite · Post by **luddite** » 21 Mar 2020, 18:42

Most of the people today have wished me all the best and to be careful. They have all been STUNNED that we have not been issued with hand sanitiser and wipes! I given some today by a lady who was genuinely concern for my welfare. Rico? Do you even care?

exetererica · Post by **exetererica** » 21 Mar 2020, 19:10

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luddite wrote:Most of the people today have wished me all the best and to be careful. They have all been STUNNED that we have not been issued with hand sanitiser and wipes! I given some today by a lady who was genuinely concern for my welfare. Rico? Do you even care?

If you get your facts right soap and water are just as good as hand sinister. Just wash yours hands correctly not hard.

grchpo · Post by **grchpo** » 21 Mar 2020, 20:03

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luddite wrote:Most of the people today have wished me all the best and to be careful. They have all been STUNNED that we have not been issued with hand sanitiser and wipes! I given some today by a lady who was genuinely concern for my welfare. Rico? Do you even care?
If you get your facts right soap and water are just as good as hand sinister. Just wash yours hands correctly not hard.

How do you wash your hands when out on a rural route, you have to use sanitizer.

smartecosse · Post by **smartecosse** » 21 Mar 2020, 20:05

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luddite wrote:Most of the people today have wished me all the best and to be careful. They have all been STUNNED that we have not been issued with hand sanitiser and wipes! I given some today by a lady who was genuinely concern for my welfare. Rico? Do you even care?
If you get your facts right soap and water are just as good as hand sinister. Just wash yours hands correctly not hard.

And how do you do that on your rounds where there are no toilet facilities?

Ask someone if you can just nip and use their sink for a few moments and then dry your hands on their towel?

luddite · Post by **luddite** » 21 Mar 2020, 20:59

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luddite wrote:Most of the people today have wished me all the best and to be careful. They have all been STUNNED that we have not been issued with hand sanitiser and wipes! I given some today by a lady who was genuinely concern for my welfare. Rico? Do you even care?
If you get your facts right soap and water are just as good as hand sinister. Just wash yours hands correctly not hard.

If your going to troll at least learn to spell!! Hand sinister!!!

Tinoblade · Post by **Tinoblade** » 21 Mar 2020, 21:05

grchpo wrote:
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luddite wrote:Most of the people today have wished me all the best and to be careful. They have all been STUNNED that we have not been issued with hand sanitiser and wipes! I given some today by a lady who was genuinely concern for my welfare. Rico? Do you even care?
If you get your facts right soap and water are just as good as hand sinister. Just wash yours hands correctly not hard.

How do you wash your hands when out on a rural route, you have to use sanitizer.

Can't imagine how hard it must be on a rural. I normally have plenty of opportunities to use a toilet and wash my hands. But now all the places I had before are closed due to the virus. I nearly s**t myself today

robbertwhitton · Post by **robbertwhitton** » 21 Mar 2020, 21:38

Yes have to say my rural customers as ever appreciate my efforts,and as expected guidance and concern from above sadly lacking,policies in place but will no doubt be ditched once the workforce becomes depleted,they will no doubt take the glory in continuing to get the mail delivered,by whatever pressure and bullying tactics that they are well known for,stay safe my friends

Post by **afcdibby** » 21 Mar 2020, 22:35

exetererica wrote:The public don't give a toss about us, the only thing they care about is their irrelevant parcels.

Some maybe, but certainly not all.

joewyan · Post by **joewyan** » 22 Mar 2020, 07:20

exetererica wrote:The public don't give a toss about us, the only thing they care about is their irrelevant parcels.

I’m sure there may be some like that but the vast majority of people I have spoken to this week (from a distance of course) have been very appreciative