Rules on tipping your Royal Mail postman this Christmas during the coronavirus pandemic

[TrueBlueTerrier]

https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey ... d-19405019

Staff at Royal Mail are working round the clock to deliver everyone's cards and presents in time for Christmas

Christmas will be very different this year, meaning it's even more important to spread festive cheer and give back to those providing valuable services.

Staff at Royal Mail are working incredibly hard to deliver everyone's cards and presents across the country in time for Christmas, and this doesn't go unnoticed.

Some of you may want to give a tip to thank your local postman or postwoman, but it's difficult to know the appropriate protocol, given the current coronavirus restrictions.

SurreyLive contacted Royal Mail earlier this week, and it confirmed that tipping is allowed, however it's a "matter between customers and individual post people".

A spokesperson said: "Royal Mail does a hugely important job at Christmas when our people work really hard to deliver cards and presents across the UK in all weathers.

"Royal Mail regards the giving of Christmas tips as a matter between customers and individual post people so long as nothing is expected in return."

Last Royal Mail Christmas post dates

To get your parcels, letters and cards delivered to loved ones in good time, Royal Mail has revealed the last recommended posting days:

Friday December 18: 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For

Monday December 21: 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For Royal Mail Tracked 48*

Tuesday December 22: Royal Mail Tracked 24*

Wednesday December 23: Special Delivery Guaranteed

Customers should note that Royal Mail Tracked 24hr and Royal Mail Tracked 48hr services are not available to purchase at Post Office branches.

[Sir Henry]

Apparently the higher the denomination of bank note the less chance of Covid 19 surviving on it.

Which is ironic seeing as even a virus couldn't live on the tips I receive.