When I go to the post office, things usually get complicated for me. Mailing a letter is okay, but if I have to do something more -- watch out!

The other day, I went to a local post office. I had to mail a package to Moscow and buy some stamps. I stepped in line to wait my turn. When I went up to one of the clerks, he asked me:

"What can I do for you?"

"Well," I said, "I need to mail my package priority. I'd also like to buy a book of stamps."

"Do you want the insurance with your package?" the clerk asked.

"I don't know. What do you recommend?"

"Well, if the contents are valuable, you can insure it. You can also get tracking to see where your package is."

"I'll take both," I said.

"Okay, then you should fill out the insurance form." He gave me the form to fill it out. "Next in line," he called.

Once I'd filled out my form, I had to get back in line again. After I waited patiently for an old gentleman being waited on, I finally stepped up to the window.

"Sorry, I'm on break now," the clerk said, "The woman in the next window will help you."

Maybe it would be quicker to drive my package to Moscow myself, I thought.