This Mail is More than a Little Late!
Our postal service here in the United States says that first class letters should arrive at their destinations within about 5 to 7 days. Of course, we’ve all heard stories where that time estimate was woefully off, where the letter took several weeks to arrive, or even months. But wouldn’t you hate to learn that people to whom you sent Christmas cards last Christmas were only just now receiving them? Yes, nearly six months later.
Sadly, there are numerous accounts of customers of New Zealand Post who mailed Christmas cards last Christmas that still haven’t even arrived yet. Think of all the friendships and family relationships that may have been damaged by these incredibly delayed cards. While some recipients might find it a bit of a funny joke, still others could be hurt and offended by not receiving cards from friends, business acquaintances, or family members. After all, we’ve all heard of that expression “they’re off my Christmas card list!” as a euphemism for the end of a relationship, be it friendship, family, or business.
Hopefully, New Zealand Post can soon track down and deliver the wayward, missing Christmas cards. Any news inside those cards are surely outdated by now, but the sentiments in the cards will never expire. Let’s just hope that next Christmas, the cards don’t take quite so many detours for so long while en route to their destinations.
