Acceptable Gifts For Mail Carriers
Small gifts that have little intrinsic value, and clearly cost less than $20, are allowed. However, carriers must never accept cash and cash equivalents, such as checks or gift cards that can be used like credit cards (with visa, mastercard, or american express. Mailman Gift Ideas Neighbor christmas gifts, Mail I have always tipped or given presents to past carriers during the holidays. Acceptable gifts for mail carriers . Gift cards in any amount up to $20 that cannot be exchanged for cash are acceptable. Alcohol is strictly forbidden to give. Last year we left our mailman a gift in our mailbox as a random act of kindness for christmas and he didn't take it. Since postal workers are allowed to accept a gift worth less than $20 per household, a small box of chocolates, homemade holiday treats, bags of coffee or assorted teas, even an inexpensive bottle of wine are all acceptable gifts. Chips & water to school bus driver/ nuts for mail carrier/ gifts to the birth ce...