Interestingly, that's the norm where I live as well. So it's an international thing maybe. I'm guessing the SOP during the pandemic was as little contact as possible, and they've stuck to it.
Given package theft was an extremely hot topic when delivery drivers were basically the only people on the roads a couple of years ago, you'd think a return to form knocking upon delivery would be the first response to ensure satisfaction and safe delivery, but it's basically gone away. Yeah, I've got the Amazon app that tells me when my package is out for delivery, but if the guy/gal is already two feet from the door, what's the harm in announcing themselves like they used to? They don't even need to wait for me to open the door, just let me know, in real time, that I've got potentially valuable and/or critical property sitting in the open on my porch.
Also why don't they put things in the mailbox anymore? I have a nice big mailbox perfect for large envelopes and small packages that will hide them from the casual glances of passersby and protect them from the weather, but the package is always laying 2 feet away on the doorstep getting rained on.
I believe that's because only the post office (USPS) can use your actual mailbox. Don't quote me on that though, as I have done zero research to support my answer.
Can't be because they still put flyers in there whenever someone feels like delivering them. Also Canada Post doesn't even use the mailbox anymore, they have their own little boxes that every block shares.
I think it's just "friendship." Not sure if there exists a specific term outside of terms like "toxic" or "codependent" for effectively a lopsided relationship as you're indicating, and such terns bring certain stigmas with them.
Isn't 5,56 "a" NATO standard, not "the" NATO standard? 7.62x51 is a NATO standard as well, and if a nation wanted to use 7.62 battle rifles instead of 5.56 assault rifles I think that's ok? So if it becomes a new standard it might not replace the old standards. IIRC, they were going to add 5.7mm as a new standard for pistol rounds, not replacing the 9x19, but Germany wanted the 4.6mm instead (because it's from that country) and when they didn't get their way they blocked it.
Hmmm, probably better, IMHO, than nose or throat. Wouldn't interfere with breathing or talking, and if you've got two functioning ears and only one was affected, you'd still be able to hear.
