I’ve been mailing out a lot of packages lately, and the staff at my local post office just seem to drive me crazy. Here’s a typical interaction:
“How would you like this to be mailed, sir?”
“Whatever is cheapest – there’s no hurry.”
“Well, we can send it Parcel Post for $4.90 which will get it there in 3 to five business days, priority mail for $10.35 which is two to three days, or $25.15 for overnight express mail.”
“Whatever is cheapest – there’s no hurry. Parcel Post is fine.”
“Ok, would you like to add delivery confirmation or insurance?”
“Does that make it any cheaper?” I asked, hoping she’d get the hint.
“No sir, it does not. Delivery confirmation is only 80 cents and insurance will vary depending on the value. The rates are ...”
“No thank you, just standard parcel post is fine.”
“Ok, is there anything liquid,...
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