postmen

[wendilla]

Is it right that postmen are not allowed to deliver mail to people if he lives in that street .Just something I heard awhile ago and wondered if it is right.Thanks

[dzug]

If it's true then it's ignored - I know several posties who deliver in the village where they live.

[wendilla]

Thanks for reply yes that is possible but what I meant was if he lived in x street would he be allowed to deliver post in that 1 street.

[squarebear]

I read on another thread that no, they shouldn't do this as they are uninsured should anything go wrong with it. That's why they insist on letters going into the postbox.

[wendilla]

hi squarebear think you have read me wrong i didnt mean postman picking mail up I mean delivering mail to the street he lives in .

[squarebear]

Sorry yes, I have read your question wrong. I suppose the only reason they wouldn't be allowed to deliver in their own street would be because they would know what others are up to. Seems a bit strange if it is true though.

Where I work, I regularly see people's personal information who I know.

[wendilla]

yes I don't think there is hardly anything private now lol

[jasmin26]

our postman is our next door neighbour and has been for years! works out great for me though! if i am at work and he has any bulky mail to deliver for me he sticks a note through the door and i go and get it from his when i get home!

[wendilla]

Thanks for your replies so looks as thought it don't matter was just curious as it was just something that came up in conversaton awhile ago.