Why do we feel an electric sh0ck when we touch another person? Science explains

Why Some People Seem “More Shocking” Than Others

It’s not personality—it’s physics.

Factors include:

• Clothing materials
• Shoe type
• Skin dryness
• Body movement
• Environment

Someone wearing synthetic clothes in dry air is more likely to produce shocks.

The Role of Skin Moisture

Dry skin increases static buildup.

Moist skin:

• Conducts electricity better
• Allows charge to dissipate gradually

This is why using lotion can reduce static shocks.