Today I met the postman. I was walking back from the Big Tesco on the Old Kent Road, carrying four boxes of wine gums for my mum (they had buy one get one free, so I thought I would stock up for my trip home) when I came around the corner and there, putting the letters in the slot, was my postman. I aid hello, he smiled and asked me if I was from number 4 (because he had a parcel for them), I said no, and then walked in, back to my life.
The whole thing made me think. I mean, for one thing, I'm not even sure if this is my usual postman. Do they change routes at all? Is it always the same guy? But the real question is this- at Christmas time, should I give him some chocolate/fruit mince pies/a card/a tip? I remember people used to do things like this in the olden days (like, the 80's or whatever) but do we still do them? Should I wait for him sometime in December (as he always comes at the same time) and give him a gift? Is it weird, or just nice? Thoughts anyone?
Oh and mum- I will probably eat the wine gums before I get home. Sorry :)
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