Its why UPS and Fedex are worth the extra money over the post office.
Previously, this is the conversation I had with the UPS office:
Me: I see by the tracking that the package has been "out for delivery" for the past two days, where is it?
Her: It's out for delivery sir
Me: But why hasn't it been delivered? There hasn't been a note left on the door for "attempt to deliver" or anything like that
Her: Have you been home to receive it? We deliver all residential packages after 6PM so the occupants are home to receive them
Me: Yes, I have been here. Can you check your system for my package? The tracking number is ..........
....... Pause......
Her: Sir, we don't deliver in your neighborhood after 6PM because our drivers have previously had trouble after dark there
Me: ....... So when is my package going to be delivered
Her: Sir, your package is out for delivery right now, did you not receive an email notification??
Rinse and repeat.....