Carole
Well-Known Forumite
There was no assertion that anyone was rubbish, more pointing out that some very basic skills are missing. You don't need to have ever wired a plug to realise that the cable can be cut and a new end connected without the need for a converter.
I don't have a clue about plugs so I'm obviously missing a basic skill.
However @hardwood talking of basic skills, how are you on shortening curtains, sewing a button on, making a casserole, washing, ironing, spring cleaning, making cakes, organising the church tombola, gardening, weeding, charity volunteering, throwing together a dinner party for 8 at a moments notice, changing a nappy, reading a bedtime story, going to work, shopping for food, collecting the dry cleaning ...
We all have different skill sets, what is obvious to you about plugs and cables isn't obvious to others that are busy doing other equally important things.