1. Small size: Most rural post offices are relatively small buildings that only accommodate a handful of postal workers and customers at one time.
2. Limited operation hours: Rural post offices typically have limited operation hours when compared to larger urban branches. They may only be open for a few hours each day, and may be closed on weekends and public holidays.
3. Fewer services: Rural post offices may offer fewer services than their urban counterparts. They may only offer basic postal services such as sending and receiving mail and parcels, and may not have the full range of postal products that larger branches do.
4. Limited technology: Rural post offices may not have the latest technology or equipment that larger branches have, such as automated sorting machines or electronic kiosks. This can result in longer wait times and more manual processing of mail.
5. Personalized service: Rural post offices often provide more personalized service than urban branches. Postal workers may know most, if not all, of their customers by name and are more likely to go out of their way to assist them with their postal needs.
6. Shared facilities: Some rural post offices may be located within other community facilities, such as general stores or community centers, to help serve remote settlements or towns with small populations.
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