Radio Ga Ga Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I had the same Postie for a good few years and always handed him a wee envelope and a couple of bottles of wine at Christmas, however, since the summer I have had numerous different postmen (and women) and my mail now arrives at various times of the day. (thank you Crozier !!) Question is, do I tip the current incumbent or is tipping the Postie not done these days ? I know there are a fair few Royal Mail employees on here and was wondering if you still stack your sack with goodies given at Christmas :santa1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmiyaRomanova Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 We had a change of postie this year too, and then the same variable delivery times. I usually do tip, but am not feeling particularly disposed to at the moment, with no fewer than six parcels two weeks or more overdue. I'm pretty sure it's not our postie's fault, but it's annoying as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I don't tip anyone. They are simply doing their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I don't tip anyone. They are simply doing their job. Hear,hear and in some cases they are not even doing that,caught our postie a couple of times puting cards through the door saying there was no one in to deliver the parcel (which he clearly did not have), his comment always is "oh this is for yesterday when you were not in". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I had the same Postie for a good few years and always handed him a wee envelope and a couple of bottles of wine at Christmas, however, since the summer I have had numerous different postmen (and women) and my mail now arrives at various times of the day. (thank you Crozier !!) Question is, do I tip the current incumbent or is tipping the Postie not done these days ? I know there are a fair few Royal Mail employees on here and was wondering if you still stack your sack with goodies given at Christmas :santa1: Would you tip the dustman or the checkout operator at your supermarket for doing their job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko72 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I don't tip anyone. They are simply doing their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Would you tip the dustman or the checkout operator at your supermarketfor doing their job? I usually give the Dustmen some beer and have no problems with them taking everything I leave out. Used to tip postmen who delivered consistently before I left for work. No need now that I get all day delivery slots and a multitude of different postmen. I have no intention of tipping my e-mail provider!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 After seeing the title, I thought it was going to be a royal mail version of this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 If my postie looked like them tipping would be enjoyable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I don't tip anyone. They are simply doing their job. Easy seeing how you got mega rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 A tip is a show of appreciation for particularly good service. If you think you get particularly good service from Royal Mail, tell me where you live and I'll move there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 If my postie looked like them tipping would be enjoyable! Get more than a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmeladent?rtchen Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 After 25 years of service the postman was about to retire. On his last day he walked the same routine as he did for 25 years. When he arrived at the first house the people gave him fishing gear and wished him happy retirement. When he arrived at the second house the people gave him camping gear and wished him happy retirement. When he arrived at the third house a blond lady opened the door and invited him in. They went upstairs and had dirty sex for about two hours. She then made him breakfast and afterwards handed him a pound. The postman was surprised, he asked: "Today you gave me the greatest sex I had for years, and breakfast was nice, but what's with the one pound"? The blond lady answered: "Last night, I was talking to my husband, I told him that today was your last day, and asked what should we do? My husband said: '**** the postman! Just give him a pound.' but adding breakfast was my idea!" :santa1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hate_hibs Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 The postie deserves feek all, he's doing what he's paid to do, and most do a **** job at that. I expect my 1st class mail in the morning and not some time after 3pm, and plus my old postie retired years ago who was a good man, alwas got a xmas card every year from my folks.. New postie gets feek all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsupsideyerheed Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 They should think themselves lucky they have a job!! "Better than walking the streets"........Ill get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hate_hibs Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 After 25 years of service the postman was about to retire. On his last dayhe walked the same routine as he did for 25 years. When he arrived at the first house the people gave him fishing gear and wished him happy retirement. When he arrived at the second house the people gave him camping gear and wished him happy retirement. When he arrived at the third house a blond lady opened the door and invited him in. They went upstairs and had dirty sex for about two hours. She then made him breakfast and afterwards handed him a pound. The postman was surprised, he asked: "Today you gave me the greatest sex I had for years, and breakfast was nice, but what's with the one pound"? The blond lady answered: "Last night, I was talking to my husband, I told him that today was your last day, and asked what should we do? My husband said: '**** the postman! Just give him a pound.' but adding breakfast was my idea!" :santa1: Ha ha ha good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmeladent?rtchen Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I just cleared all the snow and ice off my drive way,,,,, thats yer tip postie!! :santa1: Sadly looks like some more snow is rolling in from the north!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmeladent?rtchen Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I just cleared all the snow and ice off my drive way,,,,, thats yer tip postie!! :santa1: Sadly looks like some more snow is rolling in from the north!! Arse,,, its just started to snow all over my nice clean path!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Get more than a tip. sadly they would not accept a tip as they prefer to post letters into each others letter boxes. If you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I will give him a tip ---- Never bend down to tie your laces in a revolving door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 sadly they would not accept a tip as they prefer to post letters into each others letter boxes. If you know what I mean. Could always watch:santa1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Archer Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Get more than a tip. They could have the whole thing. I don't mind tipping people in restaurants if I've received good service but the idea that you should pay a "service charge" if the service is poor is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I gave my postie a tip today. It wouldn't get him 20 B&H, but it's something. My brother and cousin were both posties and Boaby, our postie is a good lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 My postie will be getting the hole in the middle of the do'nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 My postie was in that band Blues and trouble. Maybe only the older ones will remember them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn artist Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Tip the paperboy instead. No way I would tip the postie I have to collect half my mail from the depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deesidejambo Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Tip the paperboy instead. No way I would tip the postie I have to collect half my mail from the depot. What he said. I spend more time up at the depot than ever. In previous years the postie knew to just leave it with the neighbours if we were out. the new postie doesn't bother his arse with that. No tip for him. While I'm on - if a restaurant includes service charege in the bill, do you leave a quid for the waiter/waitress anyway? Also, if service is not included, how much do you leave? I do 10% but the missus keeps nagging me to make it 15% cos thats what they do in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Give posties feck all. 1st class mail at 4 in the afternoon walking through my garden instead of using the path. when i am clearly in the house ( 2 cars in the, drive lights on in the house) rather than chap the door when something doesnt fit through the letter box, i get a note to say they have returned it to the main post office. Or on the flip side squash the fecker through the letter box when it will clearly not fit. Christ my 1 month old is better at fitting the correct blocks in the right holes then these people go on strike for more money at the drop of a hat, the list could go on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I don't tip anyone. They are simply doing their job. Do you not even do it through gratitude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddy Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I would happily watch..... As for Blues and trouble, I remember them. Used to be mates with Davie who was in the band for a few years. Though I aint seen him in years sadly. Good bloke. Good band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Mancini Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 if wayne foster was my postie he'd get a tip daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 If our postie.... Could post things into our letterbox Could come up to our door and check if we are in before leaving the red ticket in our letterbox Could not lose our mail I would consider giving him a tip. Given he cannot do the three, basic, things listed above, he will get nowt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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