I tend to switch off any electrical item with a "standby" mode, such as modern TVs. As much as anything, to save electricity. My wife, on the other hand, doesn't bother but is almost paranoid about switching off the electric kettle at the wall and pulling out the plug from the socket every night or every time she leaves the house (even if I'm staying at home).
If I ever ask her why she doesn't do the same with the dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, toaster, fridge and freezer, bedside lights, TV, sewing machines etc. I just get
that look...
