Relay question from another noob!

Although its interesting to note that mains is nothing compared to sticking your finger in a ordinary battery powered camera flash. Now that hurts.
A 350V capacitor discharging instantly in to your finger.

;D ;D ;D I did that a couple of months ago while pulling apart my old digi camera, if the shock wasn't enough I nearly did it twice as the capacitor on those charge unbelievably fast.