Ways to thank your mail carrier during the holidays:
During the holidays, mail carriers work hard to make sure your daily post can be something you depend on. Though this can become easy to take for granted, stopping to take a minute to thank your mail carrier can be a great way to show your appreciation for their hard work during the holiday season! Not sure what to do to thank them? Below are some creative ways to thank your mail carrier this season.
Stop!
Before you read on, here’s what you need to know:
The USPS has a strict rule that carriers are only permitted to accept a gift worth $20 or less from a customer per occasion (such as Christmas). Cash and cash equivalents must never be accepted by the carriers in any amount. [1] To avoid the awkward situation of your mail person having to reimburse you for your gift, try to stick to these regulations. To be safe, cash and gift cards are not options for gifts listed below.
How to thank your mail carrier:
Baked Goods
Homemade baked goods are a great way to give back. Cookies, brownies, and other fun Christmas treats are some ideas that fit into this category. If you’re not great at cooking, try wrapping up a package of store-bought cookies, or another premade treat. It’s the thought that counts, and putting a little extra effort into the packaging can make your mailman’s day.
A Thank You Note
Creating a cute thank you note can be an excellent opportunity to show how much you appreciate your mail carrier. Try adding a candy and a pun. This is a cute way to show your gratitude, and hopefully put a smile on your mail carrier’s face!
Coffee or Hot Chocolate
During these colder days, a little warmth can be extra appreciated. Stocking your mail carrier up on hot chocolate mix or ground coffee is another great way to show you care.
Water and Other Refreshments
Mail carriers have a tiring job. Try leaving a bucket full of water, snacks, and other refreshments for your delivery driver by your door. This will show that you are grateful for the effort they put into making your holidays seamless.
Write an Actual Letter
Many people see the same postal delivery person on a weekly or even daily basis. If you’re looking to gift them something a little more personal, try writing them a heartfelt letter. You could thank your mail carrier for all the times they made sure your mail got to you on time, and the effort they put in every day to make your holidays a little easier.
If you want to go a little further, you may even want to address your letter of gratitude to the office that your mail carrier works at. Your letter could be a great opportunity to outline for their superiors the hard work your mail carrier does. This letter will be put in your mail carrier’s personnel file once it has been read by their superiors. [2]
No matter how you show your appreciation, a little extra effort can go a long way to making your mail carrier sure that their hard work is not going unnoticed. For more ideas to give back to your mail person, check out Safe Harbor’s “Random Acts of Kindness” board on Pinterest!
We hope that this post inspired you with some ways to thank your mail carrier this season!
Written by Brooke Smoke, a blogger at Safe Harbor International Ministries.
References:
- https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2012/pb22349/html/cover_025.htm
- https://www.thoughtco.com/the-right-gift-for-the-mailman-3321106
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