A Royal Mail postie has shared a 12-point guide to help Britons ensure their Christmas cards and parcels arrive on time. Writing on Reddit under the pseudonym Mr Daquriri, the anonymous delivery worker urged people to write addresses clearly, avoid vague addressees like ‘Mum’, and use light-coloured pens on dark envelopes.
The postie also reminded customers of Royal Mail’s last posting dates: 2nd Class by 17 December, 1st Class by 20 December, Tracked 24 by 21 December, and Special Delivery by 23 December. He stressed the importance of including a return address and placing stamps on the top right of the envelope to avoid delays.
He asked people to refrain from comments like ‘You’re late today’, explaining that posties are working under immense pressure. He added that a simple offer of a drink or use of a toilet is more appreciated than a tip. For those with small letterboxes, he recommended upgrading to accommodate at least a 5x7 envelope.
If a parcel is delivered to the wrong address, the postie advised writing ‘RTS’ (Return To Sender) and posting it back, or delivering it to the correct neighbour if known. Reddit users praised the advice, with one saying: “Excellent advice. If only people had simple manners.”
