Maria: I need this package to arrive in Tulsa by next Wednesday. 

Sam: Sure, I’ll send it UPS or FedEx using their ground service. It’ll be cheaper than sending it using their overnight service and we can still track it. Is it going to a business? 

Maria: Yes, it is. 

Sam: Okay, I’ll mark that it’s going to [bad word] address. 

Maria: That’s fine. I’ll also need these contracts to get to Tokyo by Friday. Send it to the home of the president of [bad word]  

Sam: I’ll send it DHL and use the residential delivery service. This seems like a large package for just contracts. 

Maria: I’m also including a gift for the president’s wife. 

Sam: If it’s breakable, I’ll pack it really well and then get it insured. What’s the declared value? 

Maria: It’s about $700. Oh, and I want this box to go to Olten, Switzerland, but just send it regular mail through the post office. Make sure I get delivery confirmation, though. 

Sam: No problem. I’ll just need to fill out a customs declaration form. What are the contents? 

Maria: They’re books. 

Sam: Okay, I’ll take care of it. 

Maria: Thanks. What would I do without you? 

Sam: The real question is, what would the mail services do without you?