Have you ever asked, or have you been asked, “What do you do?” This question comes up almost instantly when you first meet someone. It may be one of the cheapest and most overused conversation starters. Our occupation sort of defines us in others’ eyes, doesn’t it?
Most people ask this question with the intention of finding out how you make a living. Sometimes I like to have fun with my answer to this recurring question.
“I take pictures of freight trains” or “I take apart wooden furniture looking for salvage parts” or “I like to take candid photography using my zoom lens”. I really like using this last one on new neighbors, then watching to see how much time passes before they close their blinds. My wisecracking answers increase with my caffeine intake.
How would you answer this question? Do you have any other humorous ideas? Who was the last person you asked this? What did they say? Click the “Comments” link and let me know!