In article .com,
wrote:
Rich,

Not that I would do this (AND I RECOMMEND NO ONE ELSE DO THIS EITHER),
but does that mean that when replacing a switch or an outlet, that I
could turn the power back on and touch the NEUTRAL (white) wire and not
receive a shock?

Yes, as long as you are not in contact with a hot line.

In fact, if you are careful not be be grounded you can touch the hot
wire without a shock. I don't recommend doing this, but I have changed
both switches and outlets while they were live.

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