It's OK if managers step in to help their sales staff—but not too much

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What happened

Workers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss.

But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they're mulling over a purchase, whether it's a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawn mower.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:00:02 UTC.

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