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If the mail man doesn't find the address does he keep the mail at post office?

Asked by Tenzin chonyi about 11 years ago

Maybe for a day or so to see if anybody in the PO knows where that address is. Being that I deliver mail to the same neighborhood each day I know if a piece of mail has a valid address on it or not. It's possible if there is a replacement letter carrier delivering mail on a certain day and they can't find an address they will bring back the mail and then possibly the regular letter carrier on the route or somebody else would know where the address is. More often than not when mail has an address that can't be found (or the address doesn't even exist), we will endorse the mail as "NSN" which means "No Such Number" and it will be returned to the sender. The USPS has a national database of all valid addresses so we usually know at the PO if an address exists or not.

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. While driving the vehicle to make a delivery, another motorist points towards the back of your vehicle as if something is wrong. What do you do?

Asked by Arek almost 11 years ago

If I were in motion, I'd safely pull over, put on my four-way flashers, and then get out to investigate. It's possible that my gas cap is hanging out the side of the LLV, the back gate isn't secure, or maybe I'm dragging something. It could also be something that I haven't thought of. If the motorist is still around I'd ask them what they are pointing out. If it seemed to be some type of phony diversion tactic, I'd try to get far away from the motorist pointing and then investigate safely.

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What would be the best thing to get a mailman for christmas my friend is a fellow mailman an he always complains about getting rained on and walking in the sun while hungover.

Asked by Ashley almost 11 years ago

I wouldn't recommend getting them any alcohol if they are hungover often. How about some aspirin? We get a yearly allowance for uniform clothing so I can't think of any clothing to get them. Actually, maybe a light rain jacket or slicker wouldn't be such a bad idea, but we do get allowances for good performing raingear. As far as walking in the sun, we also can purchase wise-brimmed sunhats or pith helmets. We also have rubber overboots that can keep our feet dry in the rain. I receive gift cards and cash mostly as holiday gifts from customers to whom I deliver mail. One of my co-workers gives me some lottery scratch-offs which is very nice. I realize that this doesn't necessarily answer your question since none of these gifts are practical in dealing with rain or sun. It's also nice of you to just consider a gift so he should appreciate whatever you give them. I don't exchange gifts with most of friends or family. Having time with them is a present enough. I realize that's a bit corny but that's how I feel.

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Well i wrote a letter and wanted it to be sent in london and im in usa . Will the mail carrier make sure that it will be sent .

Asked by temorrow almost 11 years ago

As long as you addressed the letter properly and affixed the correct postage the letter should make it to London correctly. When letter carriers pick up outgoing mail we generally just put it in a basket with all of the other outgoing mail and a processing facility sorts the mail based on where it is going to. If you still have the letter, please put the country of destination (UK or England) on the very bottom line of the address. I'm sure the Royal Post is reliable just like the USPS is.

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Sometimes our mail is left between our screen and front doors if not in the door slot. Would the mailman take our mail back to the post office if the residents are away and not taking in the mail?

Asked by Sarah about 11 years ago

The answer depends on the individual letter carrier and their initiative to do this. I don't know of any rule that says what we should do if mail isn't being taken in at an address. I'm not sure why mail is left between the screen and front door instead of a door slot unless the door slot is too small or difficult to use. I have rarely taken mail back to the PO if residents are away. I just follow their directions and if they didn't inform me to hold the mail, I don't.

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If the adress on the envelope of the letter I'm trying to send dosent match my address will the mail man still take it?

Asked by Emely about 11 years ago

They should take it. I've never heard of that being an issue. As long as there is sufficient postage it should be accepted. I think most letter carriers don't even look at the to/from address on an envelope when they collect mail from a person or collection box. Furthermore, I know of no requirement to even have a return address on anything that is mailed. Thanks for your question.

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My sister was recently in jail. Our mail carrier saw letters from us going to her at the jail and has been telling a lot of people about her being in jail. Is this legal for him to do?

Asked by Gregory over 10 years ago

I can't quote the statute that says it is illegal for the letter carrier to discuss with others the fact that your sister was in jail, however it is entirely inappropriate and probably against postal regulations re: sanctity and confidentiality of the mail. I see mail going to/from prison while delivering the mail but never say a word to anybody about it. I'm not sure if you want to discuss it with your letter carrier to tell him how wrong it was to say anything to anybody. I also don't know it it would go anywhere if you complained to the USPS about his behavior. Legally, you may also need proof or witnesses if in fact it is illegal what the letter carrier divulged to others. I know I'd be very upset if I found out my letter carrier was talking about things they should be confidential about, but not sure what avenue I would take to resolve it.

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If the mail man doesn't find the address does he keep the mail at post office?

. While driving the vehicle to make a delivery, another motorist points towards the back of your vehicle as if something is wrong. What do you do?

What would be the best thing to get a mailman for christmas my friend is a fellow mailman an he always complains about getting rained on and walking in the sun while hungover.

Well i wrote a letter and wanted it to be sent in london and im in usa . Will the mail carrier make sure that it will be sent .

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Sometimes our mail is left between our screen and front doors if not in the door slot. Would the mailman take our mail back to the post office if the residents are away and not taking in the mail?

If the adress on the envelope of the letter I'm trying to send dosent match my address will the mail man still take it?

My sister was recently in jail. Our mail carrier saw letters from us going to her at the jail and has been telling a lot of people about her being in jail. Is this legal for him to do?

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

If the mail man doesn't find the address does he keep the mail at post office?

. While driving the vehicle to make a delivery, another motorist points towards the back of your vehicle as if something is wrong. What do you do?

What would be the best thing to get a mailman for christmas my friend is a fellow mailman an he always complains about getting rained on and walking in the sun while hungover.

Well i wrote a letter and wanted it to be sent in london and im in usa . Will the mail carrier make sure that it will be sent .

Also on Jobstr...

Sometimes our mail is left between our screen and front doors if not in the door slot. Would the mailman take our mail back to the post office if the residents are away and not taking in the mail?

If the adress on the envelope of the letter I'm trying to send dosent match my address will the mail man still take it?

My sister was recently in jail. Our mail carrier saw letters from us going to her at the jail and has been telling a lot of people about her being in jail. Is this legal for him to do?

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