• Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social
    4·
    1 year ago

    Never ask them if it’s plugged in. Ask them to unplug it and plug it back in. Make something up about contact patches on the cables getting corrosion. That way they can see that it’s not plugged in without feeling ashamed for not checking it.

    • MetaCubed@lemmy.world
      3·
      1 year ago

      If I’m ever doubtful that someone has unplugged something, I’ll ask them to describe something that may or may not be on the plug.

      • Color
      • metal type
      • “can you please read me the serial number stamped on the prongs of the power cable”
      • “what color is the plastic inside the plug” Etc.etc.

      Have not had it fail yet

      • YoorWeb@lemmy.world
        2·
        1 year ago

        what color is the plastic inside the plug

        That’s gold, I don’t think I could ask that without laughing.