My husband has always had a problem with not turning off lights. When he comes home from work, I follow him around the apartment for about 15 minutes just so I can turn off all the lights that he somehow forgets to turn off despite my constant reminders.
All his friends who come to visit are very good about turning off the lights when they exit a room, which makes me think this is not a Chinese thing.
About two weeks ago Howie's cousin-in-law, aunt, and second cousin came to visit and stayed in our spare room. The same thing. Every light in the house was constantly on. Okay, so maybe it's only some of the family...
Howie's sister and brother-in-law are currently staying with us. Same problem. Lights. On. Constantly. I mean, give me a break!
Our electricity bill is outrageous every month. So much so that we unplug nearly everything when we finish using it (obviously not the refrigerator). Blankets and coats are used in the winter instead of the heater and the water heater is only turned on about 20 minutes before we take showers. Howie can remember all these things, but not turning off a light.
I'm beginning to think I am doomed to a life of wasted electricity.
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