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Never Lose a Charge Cord Again
Do you ever worry about leaving things behind in hotel rooms? You worry about it because it’s happened to you, right? It happens even though you’re careful. You always take one last look around the room before you exit for the last time. But still, when you get to your next destination, you discover that you left a shirt hanging on the hook in the bathroom, or your favorite sweater is still on a hanger in the closet, waiting for the housekeeper to find.
Clothing isn’t the only thing people forget to pick up in hotel rooms. Charge cords for phones, tablets, and laptops are often left behind. We’re so used to seeing or own stuff that we don’t notice them on the desk or night stand or bathroom counter.
Here’s a trick that will help you keep track of those small electronic accessories.
Try this: look intentionally at every electrical outlet and make sure it’s empty. Don’t just look at the flat surfaces; look at the actual outlets to see what’s plugged in.
This one simple habit will help you remember to pick up those charger cables.
