On 15 Apr 2007 21:48:35 -0700, wrote:

A friend of mine told me the proper way to install an electrical
outlet for the standard home is to position the round ground connector
in the upward position. Has anyone else heard of this? I have never
seen an outlet positioned this way in my life.

Thanks

There is no widely applicable standard, although apparently
some cities have instituted one. It's not important enough
to worry about.

Mount them sideways, and you won't have to worry about
wall-warts being upside down.