i used to get static shocks during my college days (in contact with too many computers and electronic devices).. usually door knobs, the metal railing under the table (always hold that railing when i wanted to pull my chair closer to the table), when closing the car door and occasionally the person walking behind me..

i was not working for 2 months.. in and out of cars and never experience any static shock until i returned back to work.. nothing happened in the office.. until i got out from my bro's car.. a little bit of shock when i was closing the door.. and when i am opening my house gate (stainless steel).. the next day.. when i got home.. i tried to be more careful when opening the gate.. i slowly put my fingers on the gate.. well.. i saw a spark.. from then onward, i always wait for my bro to open the gate first.. and close the car door by touching the window visor..

now it make sense.. my mom's merc is with leather seating.. no static shock as far as i remembered.. but i always get it after i got down from cars with non-leather seating.. like those in myvi, kenari..