Staplers: questions and Band 8 answers

Not really these days, to be honest. Most of my work is digital, so I rarely handle physical documents. But I do keep a mini one in my desk drawer at home just in case I need to organise receipts or tax forms.

Yes, all the time. Our teachers were quite strict about keeping worksheets in order, so before handing in an essay, we always had to staple the pages together. There was usually a big heavy-duty stapler on the teacher's desk that we all shared.

I'd definitely go for a stapler because it's much more secure. Paperclips tend to slip off when you put papers into a bag, which can be really annoying. If it's a permanent set of notes, stapling them is just far more reliable.

I have, actually. When I started university, I bought a little stationery set from a local shop, and it came with a compact blue stapler. It was surprisingly sturdy, and I think I ended up using it throughout my entire degree.

I reckon they will, though probably far less than before. Even with everything moving towards paperless offices, there are still official legal papers, certificates, and medical records that require hard copies. So, staplers will still have a place, I suppose.