Part 2/8:
The first of two stories narrated revolves around a mundane visit to the local post office. An automatic door, which has been non-functional for over a year, represents a broader theme of inefficiency in public services. The narrator reflects on the ineptitude woven into the fabric of local trades, questioning how such basic infrastructure can remain unfixed for such an extended period. This inefficiency suggests an underlying issue in the tradespeople’s commitment—or lack thereof—to their work.