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life in winter anyways
Someone told me once that slapping something metal and grounded will discharge the energy and not hurt as much (you're expecting the impact of hitting it, so the electric shock comes with it; this is in contrast to gently brushing something and getting shocked unexpectedly). I've found it useful.
such a good trick. Used it for years.