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In the scenario you described, if a person carrying a negative static charge touches a person with a neutral charge, the neutrally charged person will not receive a shock. In order for a shock to occur, there needs to be a difference in electric potential between the two individuals.

When an object or a person becomes charged with static electricity, it means they have an excess or deficit of electrons. A negative charge indicates an excess of electrons, while a positive charge indicates a deficit of electrons.

When a negatively charged object or person comes into contact with a neutral object or person, electrons can flow from the negatively charged object to the neutral object in an attempt to equalize the charges. This transfer of electrons is known as static discharge.

If the neutral person is well-insulated or the contact area is small, the electrons will not flow easily, and there will be no shock. However, if the neutral person is grounded or there is a conductive path for the electrons to flow, such as through a metal object or a conductive material, then the electrons can transfer and a shock may occur.

In summary, a person with a neutral charge will not receive a shock when touched by a person carrying a negative static charge unless there is a conductive path for the electrons to flow.

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