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Identifying the Issue
A man asked how to open a new garbage bag when the faces of the plastic are stuck together. The bags often stick due to static electricity or heat from packaging.
General Techniques to Open a Stuck Bag
- The open edge is usually at the top, while the bottom has a sealed seam that is thicker and more solid.
- To separate the faces, rubbing fingers together on the bag edge helps create friction.
- Moistening fingertips slightly with water or breath makes it easier to separate the sides.
- Once a small gap is formed, blowing air inside inflates the bag and separates the sides further.
Visual and Physical Identification of the Correct Side
- The base of the bag has a straight, strong weld that feels thicker, indicating the bottom.
- The open side feels thinner and more flexible.
- When held against the light, the welded bottom looks opaque and uniform, while the open edge shows a small separation even if pressed together.
Professional Supermarket Technique
- Supermarket workers commonly use a rapid method: they slightly moisten their fingertips before handling bags.
- Moisture can be obtained from a damp cloth, or by touching the forehead or tongue lightly.
- With this minimal moisture, friction is increased, and by rubbing thumb and index finger together on the bag’s edge, the bag opens almost instantly.
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