B&Q staff to use ‘Muppet’ greeting

Staff
at a new B&Q store have been told to sing a Muppet Show song when they
greet customers.

Management
at the branch in East Kilbride, Glasgow, told the 250 staff that they should
say ‘Manha manha’ after a brainstorming session, reports the Daily Mirror.

B&Q
defended the plan, saying it was a way of making B&Q a fun place to work.

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“An
ice-breaker, such as a different way to say good morning, is a great way to
energise staff first thing and get everyone working together,” a spokesman
said.

By Michael Millar