Twinbrook Post Office

I know it’s called «snail mail», but this USPS location REALLY bends over backwards to make that nomenclature literal.
I normally go to the Rollins post office, but I know Monday mornings mean a line out the door at that location, so I thought I would outsmart the crowds and head to this location instead. Bad, bad, bad idea.
I walked in, and was super happy because I was the second person in line… My happiness quickly faded. Here’s why: older gentleman at the counter (I know this because he stated his age to the couple he was helping), was talking to said couple, who seemed to be cute, married folks of about 85 years of age. Which is all fine and good. However, they began talking to each other about diabetes and health insurance (no joke). And I swear to you, the clerk stopped what he was doing entirely just so he could have a conversation with these two. He wasn’t even pretending to weigh the mail or punch any buttons on the computer screen. Meanwhile, I’m running late for work already, so I stood there patiently looking at him right in the eyeballs, hoping he would pick up the pace. But alas, the conversation eventually changed to «how expensive postage is getting these days», all the while, he was doing absolutely nothing to actually put postage on these people’s mail! About 15 minutes later, I’m still in line. And there’s about 12 people behind me now, honest to God. Do you think he would end his conversation now? I think you know the answer to that…
I kid you not, about 18 to 20 minutes later, it’s finally my turn. I had three packages that I wanted to send first class. Simple. I do this all the time. However, it turns out that grandpa is not so good on the computer. he had to redo everything about four times before he got it correct. And I think the US Post Office might like to know that he never once asked me if I was sending anything perishable or flammable or dangerous in any way. Nor did he ask me if I wanted insurance, etc. I’m pretty sure he was just there because he was a bored, retired gentleman. Which if you ask me is a horrible place to put someone who has nowhere better to be, who is serving people who definitely have somewhere better to be! (And yes, there were other staff in the post office at that time, but of course they had no desire and helping shorten the line at all)
Never again. Ever!

We live exactly between two post offices, but the Twinbrook post office is easier to navigate to given that it is in a strip mall off of Veirs Mill. I have been here a few times, and am usually treated courteously. They are quick without being dismissive. There is rarely a line, which seems odd. How do they stay open? The hours are limited to Monday-​Friday, and they tend to close promptly at five.
Getting out of here is sometimes an adventure. For some reason, people speed through this parking lot. Does straight parking lot = drag race? I honestly missed the memo.
Pros:
— Usually friendly
— Efficient
Cons:
— Closed Saturdays
— Near death experiences in the parking lot