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Why do the public do this to us

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John james
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Why do the public do this to us

Post by John james »

So I got my own delivery. I know my customers well. I know all the faces. I even know the names too.

Member of public stops u in the street. Please can I have my parcel.
I say No sorry I have deliver and scan at the address.
They make funny sad face please please.

Before I hand over any parcels. I always ask to see there ID.
I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.

I always think in my head just stay home and be patient

What would you lot do/say ???
dougfunny892
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by dougfunny892 »

I'd tell them to f right off, can't stand the general public.
John james
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

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dougfunny892 wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:38
I'd tell them to f right off, can't stand the general public.
Hahahahaha :crazy:
Ali831
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by Ali831 »

Tell a white lie and say that's its in another van and you will deliver as normal as soon as you get your hands on it
John james
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

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Ali831 wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:51
Tell a white lie and say that's its in another van and you will deliver as normal as soon as you get your hands on it
Lol the public ain’t that stupid
Acca Dacca
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by Acca Dacca »

I tell them that our PDA has GPS on it and wont let me complete the scanning procedure unless its at the address on the parcel and I need to get a photo with the door open - i'd love to give you it Mrs Smith but it wont let me proceed otherwise, stupid technology eh :roll: :Very Happy :whistle
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
clashcityrocker
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by clashcityrocker »

John james wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:33

I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.
You mustn't take pictures of people's faces.
If you want to give in, scan it as customer collected. It avoids the need for a photo.
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John james
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by John james »

clashcityrocker wrote:
14 May 2023, 21:04
John james wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:33

I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.
You mustn't take pictures of people's faces.
If you want to give in, scan it as customer collected. It avoids the need for a photo.
Where is this option on the pda mate ???
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Basildon Bond
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by Basildon Bond »

John james wrote: So I got my own delivery. I know my customers well. I know all the faces. I even know the names too.

Member of public stops u in the street. Please can I have my parcel.
I say No sorry I have deliver and scan at the address.
They make funny sad face please please.

Before I hand over any parcels. I always ask to see there ID.
I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.

I always think in my head just stay home and be patient

What would you lot do/say ???
Scanning in the street?
Asking for ID?
Photographing their face?

What exactly do you think you are doing right by doing any of that?
richietns
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by richietns »

John james wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:33
So I got my own delivery. I know my customers well. I know all the faces. I even know the names too.

Member of public stops u in the street. Please can I have my parcel.
I say No sorry I have deliver and scan at the address.
They make funny sad face please please.

Before I hand over any parcels. I always ask to see there ID.
I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.

I always think in my head just stay home and be patient

What would you lot do/say ???
As long as you've seen their ID just take photo and give them it if the ID is correct its just like them collecting it from the locker.
Acca Dacca
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by Acca Dacca »

richietns wrote:
15 May 2023, 06:02
John james wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:33
So I got my own delivery. I know my customers well. I know all the faces. I even know the names too.

Member of public stops u in the street. Please can I have my parcel.
I say No sorry I have deliver and scan at the address.
They make funny sad face please please.

Before I hand over any parcels. I always ask to see there ID.
I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.

I always think in my head just stay home and be patient

What would you lot do/say ???
As long as you've seen their ID just take photo and give them it if the ID is correct its just like them collecting it from the locker.
Wrong

They can’t deny receipt successfully when collecting from the locker

They can when the scan is away from their address on a street round the corner or wherever
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
qwerty2
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by qwerty2 »

Don’t give anyone anything in the street
If a manager sees you do this they could sack you
Any excuse for them to get rid of people
richietns
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by richietns »

Acca Dacca wrote:
15 May 2023, 08:04
richietns wrote:
15 May 2023, 06:02
John james wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:33
So I got my own delivery. I know my customers well. I know all the faces. I even know the names too.

Member of public stops u in the street. Please can I have my parcel.
I say No sorry I have deliver and scan at the address.
They make funny sad face please please.

Before I hand over any parcels. I always ask to see there ID.
I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.

I always think in my head just stay home and be patient

What would you lot do/say ???
As long as you've seen their ID just take photo and give them it if the ID is correct its just like them collecting it from the locker.
Wrong

They can’t deny receipt successfully when collecting from the locker

They can when the scan is away from their address on a street round the corner or wherever
Yeah I know,but if the car licence or whatever links up with the packet its obviously the correct recipient the fact they know you have one,your not meant to do it though all the same but he actually says he know nearly all his customers go figure.
claretandblue
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by claretandblue »

Depends how fit they are :chuckle
Acca Dacca
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Re: Why do the public do this to us

Post by Acca Dacca »

richietns wrote:
15 May 2023, 09:47
Acca Dacca wrote:
15 May 2023, 08:04
richietns wrote:
15 May 2023, 06:02
John james wrote:
14 May 2023, 20:33
So I got my own delivery. I know my customers well. I know all the faces. I even know the names too.

Member of public stops u in the street. Please can I have my parcel.
I say No sorry I have deliver and scan at the address.
They make funny sad face please please.

Before I hand over any parcels. I always ask to see there ID.
I always give in and scan parcel then take a pic with their face in it. And they smile for the picture.

I always think in my head just stay home and be patient

What would you lot do/say ???
As long as you've seen their ID just take photo and give them it if the ID is correct its just like them collecting it from the locker.
Wrong

They can’t deny receipt successfully when collecting from the locker

They can when the scan is away from their address on a street round the corner or wherever
Yeah I know,but if the car licence or whatever links up with the packet its obviously the correct recipient the fact they know you have one,your not meant to do it though all the same but he actually says he know nearly all his customers go figure.
It’s what the customer/business who sent the item can prove or disprove that matters when they chase up Royal Mail

And they can prove that the item wasn’t delivered where it should have been

Car licenses, pictures of the customers face etc matter not a jot

If the recipient denies receipt then the business who used Royal Mail to send the parcel will see it was delivered at the wrong place and use that to claim compensation or whatever it is they do before refunding their customer
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next