These are the plug types common in germany: the TypeF/Schuko [0], which does not close the circuit until it has sunk into the socket and the TypeC/Europlug[1] w

These are the plug types common in germany: the TypeF/Schuko [0], which does not close the circuit until it has sunk into the socket and the TypeC/Europlug[1] which has partially non-conductive prongs for the same reason. You can also step on them, the rounded prongs and its general shape means they're unlikely to pierce your soles. I don't know what the situation in america is, but here residual current circuit breakers[2] are also common. [0] https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Schuko_plug_and_socket_annotated.png https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Schuko_p... [1] https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Euro-Flachstecker_2.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Euro-Fla... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residual-current_device#Purpose_and_operation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residual-current_device#Purpos...