Mail Carrier

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Deliver the mail. Mail carriers walk or drive around neighborhoods collecting letters, packages, and cards from mailboxes and delivering them to the right addresses. They make sure birthday cards reach grandma and online orders arrive at your door.

Many names, one job. Mail carriers are called by lots of different names like mailman, postman, letter carrier, or postie. The name 'mail carrier' became popular when more women started doing the job, so it works for everyone.

Work for the post office. Mail carriers are employees of the postal service, which is the government organization that runs the mail system. They follow routes every day, rain or shine, to make sure mail gets delivered.

More than just letters. Mail carriers don't just deliver envelopes and postcards, they also bring packages and parcels to people's homes. That means they help get your Christmas presents and online shopping orders to you.

Different names worldwide. In places like the United Kingdom, they use the official name 'postman' or 'postwoman,' while other countries have their own special words for mail carriers.