Warning B&Q in the UK

dweller
By dweller

I received this warning from a friend in the UK. 

Beware at B&Q 

I'm not usually one for posting warnings about potential scams but I had a close call yesterday.

I walked into B&Q hardware store at lunchtime and some old guy dressed in a black shirt

with an orange  apron on asked me if I wanted decking.

Fortunately, I got the first punch in and sorted the b*stard out.

Those less suspecting might not be so lucky.

Pass this warning on!!

By new fatima• 15 Apr 2008 17:40
new fatima

thanks dweller for the explanation coz i was also lost!!!

 

 

"eat, drink and be merry"

By lima foxtrot• 15 Apr 2008 17:27
Rating: 5/5
lima foxtrot

really enjoyed it & passed it on to a few people my email!!

 

 

By anonymous• 15 Apr 2008 17:13
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Dwellergot it now...lol

 

By dweller• 15 Apr 2008 17:10
Rating: 3/5
dweller

In the UK asking if someone wants "decking" is (slang for) asking if they want hitting hard enough to "hit the deck"....K.O.

Decking in B&Q terms is the wooden decking.

It should make sense now

 

By anonymous• 15 Apr 2008 16:00
anonymous

dweller ....It flew over my head....

 

Dumb me....but why did he ask you if you wanted decking....that too at lunch 

time? 

 

Honestly I guess there is humour in it but I cant get it.

 

 

By dweller• 15 Apr 2008 13:48
dweller

That's why it's posted in funnies.

By Oryx• 15 Apr 2008 13:35
Rating: 2/5
Oryx

LOL - I fell for this thread and was quite curious

Very Dry

By r7• 15 Apr 2008 13:33
Rating: 5/5
r7

Wht does this have to do with any of us here in Doha ?! 

By jasminejasmine• 15 Apr 2008 13:31
Rating: 5/5
jasminejasmine

Brilliant! I was talking to someone the other day who was complaining that whenever he needs any help in Carrefour, everyone disappears or they say they are going out to the back to get it and never return. JUST like B&Q! The most frustrating experience in the UK, especially if you are trying to buy a kitchen or bathroom. By the time you get it, the staff have retired for the second time. (for those who don't know, they have a recruitment policy of employing retired people over 55). They are generally nice but take such trouble to help one person it takes them all day!

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