i would recommend to not care about such things. you don't need to hold it. static discharge lasts about a microsecond. less than a microsecond actually.
you don't even need to touch it if you actually have static build up. just get close enough to it.
just ignore static, use simple tips and don't try to intentionally kill anything and you will be fine.
kitchen.
also carpet isn't that big of a deal either unless you intentionally try to slide around on it.
if he could get an anti static bag or a box or a locker or a home I'm sure he wouldn't be asking here in the first place.
and even then, static is like a unicorn by now