re: I hate when I meet a person and they ask what I do for a living

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what do you suggest a random stranger ask in lieu of "what u do for money"

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I usually lead with, “Tell me about your deepest insecurities.” 60% of the time, it works every time.

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I was working out of town recently and had a douchebag older guy talking down to my buddy who was wearing a high visibility shirt at the bar. Kept asking him if he worked janitorial or trash services. My buddy probably makes 125k a year and never let the old guy know it. So yea I hear ya.

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Sounds like your BUDDY missed an opportunity to tell the old frick he'd take his arse to the curb for free.

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Agree. Cringe when I hear this on the golf course.

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while on a golf course, we definitely had a conversation about your job. My bad, bro.

Say you’re flattered they think you have a job

I couldn't care any less about what you do for a living. I am just here to give you your very well deserved downvote.

Tell them you sell cocaine and run prostitutes through your illegal casino

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If you agree with the OP, what do you suggest a random stranger ask in lieu of "what u do for money"

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If it’s another guy, nothing. If we are stuck in an awkward situation just standing there, no need to chit chat. Just sip your drink and enjoy the silence, the women will end it soon enough.

It’s mostly an American phenomenon, Americans spend a lot of time working vs most countries and we are a consumer culture so it’s one of the first questions asked.

Sounds like you’re a very poor conversationalist or ashamed of what you do for a living. It’s a very basic question on first meeting - work, family, hobbies, where you’re from, etc. just to get to know a person and find some common ground. Nothing wrong with taking an interest in other people you meet

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what I do for a living

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