Clever reason Royal Mail workers always wear shorts – even when it's cold outside

dailyrecord.co.uk:

It's safe to say the weather across the UK is freezing right now. Some parts of the country are set to welcome snow, while others are freezing in single-digit temperatures.

Nonetheless, it might be a snow storm outside but it'll never stop our postmen/women from working hard and wearing shorts while on the job.

So have you ever wondered why they're still in minimal clothing, even when it's cold? According to a Reddit post, one person wondered whether it was a rule or "silly" ritual passed down which then prompted ex-workers to reveal the truth.

It read: "Postmen/woman of the UK, why do you wear shorts all year round?" Then another person on social media chimed in: "Yeah I've seen them all week in shorts and a Royal Mail pastel blue short sleeve shirt."A current worker said: "It really is just because it gets hot doing the job.