This is not « bad karma. » There are several factors that explain why some people experience these shocks more frequently:
- Clothing: Polyester, wool, and other synthetic fibers generate more friction (and therefore static electricity).
- Ambient air: In winter or in a dry climate, humidity is low and the electrical charge is less easily dissipated. As a result, it accumulates.
- Shoes: Rubber soles insulate and prevent the charge from dissipating. And a carpeted floor further accentuates this phenomenon.
- Activity: The more you move, especially on synthetic surfaces, the more the load increases.
- The body: Depending on skin hydration or perspiration, some people are more sensitive to static electricity.
