Let's be honest about charging cables and chargers. What's your relationship with them like?
B1Everyday technologyJust for fun
B Natural answer
I’m fairly organized about chargers, but I’m not perfect. I try to in my backpack or at my desk, because I hate being caught without one. At home, I usually so I don’t have to think about it in the morning. If I forget a cable, I can sometimes , which is a lifesaver. So I’d say I respect charging gear, but I don’t obsess over it. I just like having enough backups to stay calm when my battery gets low.
Key phrases in this answer
- keep a spare charger — have an extra charger ready“I keep a spare charger in my office just in case.”
- plug things in every night — connect devices to charge before bed“I plug things in every night so they are ready in the morning.”
- borrow one at work — use a charger from someone at your job“If I forget mine, I can borrow one at work.”
- tangled in my bag — stuck in a messy knot inside my bag“My headphones were tangled in my bag again this morning.”
- run out of battery — have no power left“My phone usually runs out of battery by late afternoon.”
- hunt for an outlet — look around for a place to plug in“We had to hunt for an outlet at the airport.”
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