Найди преподавателей языка: английский
Mavikos
Mailman vs Postman
What is the difference between a mailman and a postman?
Beforehand thank you very much for your answers.
25 нояб. 2013 г., 15:30
Ответы · 6
1
In the US you will more commonly hear "mailman". "Postman" is understood, but sounds old-fashioned. As James pointed out, we also use the gender-neutral terms "letter carrier" or "mail carrier". You''ll also hear "postal worker" but that more often refers to the people who work in the post office itself, not the people delivering the mail to your house.
25 ноября 2013 г.
1
As far as I know, 'mailman' is used in the US and 'postman / postie' in GB for a man/ woman whose duties involve sorting mail, letters and small packets in the district sorting office and then delivering these to their respective addresses.
25 ноября 2013 г.
1
Never heard of mailman. In the UK we use postman or postie.
25 ноября 2013 г.
In the United States, people try NOT to use either term because it has the word "man." It hurts the feelings of the women who deliver the mail.
So the term that we try to use is "letter carrier."
25 ноября 2013 г.
Все еще не нашли ответы?
Напишите свои вопросы, и пусть вам помогут носители языка!
Mavikos
Языковые навыки
английский, русский
Изучаемый язык
английский
Статьи, которые тебе могут быть интересны

Speak More Fluently with This Simple Technique
25 нравится · 4 Комментариев

How to Read and Understand a Business Contract in English
20 нравится · 3 Комментариев

6 Ways italki Can Help You Succeed in Your School Language Classes
15 нравится · 9 Комментариев
Еще статьи