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re: I hate when I meet a person and they ask what I do for a living
Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:26 pm to Eightballjacket
Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:26 pm to Eightballjacket
As someone who somewhat regularly plays golf with people I have never met, I can very much relate to this feeling. It always blows my mind when later I'm asked by my wife or whoever what that person does for a living. More times than not I have no idea. I have no issue playing 18 holes and not talking about what a person does for a living. Granted most of the time it comes up but it is not something I go out of my way to ask.
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Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:27 pm to Odysseus32
quote:after a certain age it pretty much does
Just because someone is a bad position right now doesn't mean they will be forever
Sorry I’m not interested in a 25 year old waitress or retail worker
Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:31 pm to Odysseus32
quote:Someone's job and achievements are far more informative than their looks. One is superficial, while the other tells you much, much more. We all know 95% of initial attraction is looks. That's not very helpful. Their job, career goals say more about them than looks they were born with.
Determine the good fit based off attraction.
If your attraction depends on someone's profession, maybe go see someone
Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:31 pm to Odysseus32
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I think it's not a great idea to lie, but I couldn't disagree more about the insight bit.
IMO, it says something about the person. Just like the neighborhood they live in, or where they grew up. It isn’t the entire story by any stretch, but it’s at least relevant to some extent.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:32 pm to Odysseus32
I think you're reading too much into it.
It's not an interrogation. It's a simple question.
People asking about what you do for a living aren't deconstructing you as a person. They're just interested in what you do for work.
Lighten up.
It's not an interrogation. It's a simple question.
People asking about what you do for a living aren't deconstructing you as a person. They're just interested in what you do for work.
Lighten up.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:54 pm to Eightballjacket
quote:
they ask what I do for a living
Well today I masturbated for money
Posted on 4/11/22 at 8:56 pm to Eightballjacket
quote:Thinking of getting into this. I'm literally sitting on a goldmine.
Cartel mule
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:05 pm to Eightballjacket
I tell people I work on the line at a duct tape factory. In 6 months, I might get the day shift and another 6 months gets me qualified for weekends off.
I never ask what they do in return. Instead, I ask where their family’s from.
I never ask what they do in return. Instead, I ask where their family’s from.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:06 pm to Eightballjacket
Yeah, typically that question gets asked of me well before I think of asking somebody else.
If I meet somebody new that I find is interesting enough for a continued conversation, I feel a much better question is where are you from?
I only ask that question of somebody that I actually relate to more than just a drink at a bar or a casual interaction at a party.
Somebody on my level.
I'm guessing I would probably not ask you any questions.
If I meet somebody new that I find is interesting enough for a continued conversation, I feel a much better question is where are you from?
I only ask that question of somebody that I actually relate to more than just a drink at a bar or a casual interaction at a party.
Somebody on my level.
I'm guessing I would probably not ask you any questions.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:08 pm to Eightballjacket
Kill Rhinos for thier horns.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:13 pm to Eightballjacket
Some of you people are so flipping weird. It’s just conversation intended to bring up more conversation or a talking point.
Example….
So, what kind of work do you do?
I’m an operator at DuPont.
Oh, small world. I sell widgets to DuPont.
Now we have something to talk about and will probably find a common interest or maybe people we both know. Who knows? It’s why people converse.
Why does everything have to be so freaking strange and awkward with some of you? It’s no great wonder so many of you struggle so mightily in conversational skills.
Example….
So, what kind of work do you do?
I’m an operator at DuPont.
Oh, small world. I sell widgets to DuPont.
Now we have something to talk about and will probably find a common interest or maybe people we both know. Who knows? It’s why people converse.
Why does everything have to be so freaking strange and awkward with some of you? It’s no great wonder so many of you struggle so mightily in conversational skills.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:18 pm to Eightballjacket
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I hate when I meet a person and they ask what I do for a living
You must have a high dollar job. I'm unemployed or in other words, retired.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:20 pm to Eightballjacket
I don’t like interacting (outside of work) with people who are defined almost solely by their profession. People who ask this right after meeting are almost assuredly one of those people. They are also likely trying to determine if they can sell you something or use you in some way.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:20 pm to Mike da Tigah
lots of people ITT either are very insecure about their career or they think too highly of it
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:20 pm to Mike da Tigah
quote:
Why does everything have to be so freaking strange and awkward with some of you? It’s no great wonder so many of you struggle so mightily in conversational skills.
Yep. Cell phones were indeed impactful on our society.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:23 pm to Eightballjacket
Cause those people are insecure in their own lives and need to measure theirs to yours
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:29 pm to Bow08tie
Okay enough bickering about the title.
If you agree with the OP, what do you suggest a random stranger ask in lieu of "what u do for money"
If you agree with the OP, what do you suggest a random stranger ask in lieu of "what u do for money"
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:30 pm to Cajun367
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what do you suggest a random stranger ask in lieu of "what u do for money"
So what do you spend the majority of your week doing?
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:34 pm to AbitaFan08
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So what do you spend the majority of your week doing?
Unless they're retired or unemployed, this is an alternative of "what's your job"
This post was edited on 4/11/22 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:38 pm to chrome_daddy
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Somebody on my level. I'm guessing I would probably not ask you any questions.
Don’t sell yourself so short. The sky’s the limit if you apply yourself and study hard. You can do it!
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