Postal Letter

What type of Christmas gift should you give to your local Mailman or UPS Man?

Should it be a monetary gift or wine? If it's a monetary gift then how much?

Public Comments

1. Gloves to keep their hands warm.
2. No money. A bottle of wine or some baked goods with a card.
3. For the mailman, I'd give $10-15. For the UPS guy, it depends if he delivers every day. $10-15 might be the same. Don't knock yourself out - give money. They appreciate that more than a gift or wine.
4. See's candy or something similar.
5. Nothing... It's your mailman
6. I just saw something about this on my local news. Letter carriers are not supposed to accept monetary gifts (it could be considered bribing a public official. Really!) Gift cards, gift certificates and other material gifts are acceptable. For the UPS guy, I would say the same thing- gift cards, etc. As for wine- if you know them personally and know their tastes, then, by all means, give a bottle of wine. If you don't know, (they may not be wine drinkers or don't drink alcohol at all) stick with gift cards! The gift cards can be from anywhere! Maybe a restaurant gift certificate or a gift card to someplace like Starbucks. (they can stop for a bite to eat or something drink while out on their rounds) Let them pick out their own gloves, etc.
7. Every body loves chocolate.
8. I gave mine a box of see's candy.
9. aww..you're so nice. cookies,new shoes,gloves,money 15-30 dollars,a scarf.anything you think you would want if you were a mailman
10. Money isn't thoughtful. Wine is hit or miss, depending on wether or not he drinks. I would give some cookies or brownies. Or Give them a nice travel mug from Starbucks and either ground flavored coffee or gourmet hot chocolate mix.
11. A card with a room number and time ;)
12. I think chocolates or cookies are a nice thing to give them. The guys I deal with seem to appreciate them!
13. The best years of his life back.
14. Marie is right... Postal carriers are federal employees, and they will be fired if caught accepting monetary gifts. See the link below for the details. Baked goods and cocoa are kinda cliche, but I think they'd be the most appreciated. Merry Christmas!
15. bottle of wine