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When I was a postie I used to see some of the guys writing out cards for all the "Signed For.." packets before they set off on their rounds.

They claimed it saved them time because it meant that they could just post the card through the door and leg it, rather than waiting around for someone to answer the door/find a pen/ask questions/exchange pleasantries/etc.

I pointed out that delivering the mail was part/all of the job - even if it added another couple of minutes to their round.

It was a small minority that did this, though. Most of them played by the rules and took pride in their work.
( Johnny Catfish - Yowsa!, Tue 5 Jul 2005, 10:40, archived)

given the time they claim
they delivered (17:47) I seriously doubt the driver was anywhere near where I live anyway
( Giant bunny jumping out like a large happy tourettes rabbit, Tue 5 Jul 2005, 10:41, archived)