On Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:48:39 -0700, tabbypurr wrote:

But I can't talk. I stick my fingers into mains sockets to see if
they're on. I guess we're of a different generation. Fearless!

Crazy.

A polish electrician I once knew (fully qualified in the UK - honest)
also used to do the same thing to check if a socket was live. It's a lot
better IMV than relying on a neon screwdriver. But I'm NOT suggesting
anyone else do it!