Postie, the shortened form of postal worker or mail carrier, is a term commonly used in the UK, while in other countries they are referred to by different names. For instance, in the US, they're known as mail carriers or letter carriers. In Australia, postal workers are known as posties too but are sometimes called mailmen or mailwomen. In Germany, the postie is called ein Briefträger or Postbote. The French refer to postal worker as facteur or la factrice, and in Portugal, they're known as carteiro. Despite the diverse names, one thing is for sure; postal workers are an essential part of the community and play a vital role in ensuring that mails are delivered securely to their intended locations.