Why does everyone ask, what do you do? simple. You’re assessing how to treat that person based on their response.
2026-09-09 02:27:37
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Wowzer :
Asking about where you attended college is used the same way.
2026-09-23 22:08:11
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ChipTok :
I might be naive, but I see it more as “how do you spend the bulk of your time”, I’ve never really thought of it as a social class conversation.
2026-09-10 04:17:43
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FollowDreamsYOLO :
Your job and assets speak for your commitment to yourself, perseverance, standards and life in general. Top of the hierarchy cannot relate to the passive.
2026-09-09 13:55:33
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Colleen G :
Because that’s all we ever do is work 🥺
2026-09-09 16:31:49
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Zay🤘🏿 :
I've been saying this for years
2026-09-09 15:32:13
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TatianaTirzah :
Yes! This is I tell people I walk dogs for living because I rather cut off people who prioritize status and superficial friendships right from the start.
2026-09-23 20:42:37
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Nlaura2000 :
Only in the USA in other countries, it doesn’t matter so much
2026-09-25 15:17:27
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Mzkittyfantastico❌ :
I don't ask that question anymore. I haven't for 20yrs. Where are you from? Do you like to travel? Favorite restaurant? I avoid occupation & education until they bring it up.
2026-09-09 00:09:22
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Wendy :
Maybe we should ask "what is your favorite color" from the start. That would be more fun.
2026-09-28 01:32:06
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Nick🔥 :
I dont ask strangers that, I don’t even ask people I know that. I don’t know what most my friends do for a job
2026-09-09 00:07:18
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Sunny Day :
When did we value careerism above being human
2026-09-08 20:50:19
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jc_bsu_33 :
You tell me. That’s not the first thing I ask so it clearly is your perception and your view on value not mine.
2026-09-08 23:12:23
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Holdon :
American capitalism. It’s the worst
2026-09-11 21:19:08
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Decision OS :
Change starts with the person in the mirror. 🖤
2026-09-08 18:55:36
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LISTNUP :
The first question should be what’s your name the second question should be tell me your story because we all are unique
2026-09-09 15:35:22
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Bizspacepartner :
Next time someone tries to put u down by asking u what u do - just say nothing u can understand lol ahaha
2026-09-11 06:22:54
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Jaybirdy323 :
I’ve never asked that to anybody. I’ve been around people with impressive careers but terrible character. I don’t think what you do says anything about what kind of person you are.
2026-09-10 12:47:22
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jovipopart :
It’s a rude question in Europe
2026-09-08 19:41:37
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fran :
Either that or we just need better convo skills
2026-09-10 06:32:37
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noz_wave :
We ask what do you do because we want to see where we stand in rank. Sadly we define rank by a monetary value instead of a moral value
2026-09-10 06:25:35
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Lina :
That’s the first question I’m asked by strangers! Someone asked my salary and he wanted to immediately follow. I’m not interested in shallow dudes.
2026-09-08 19:05:01
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viperfit :
I used to ask what people did for fun
2026-09-08 20:04:46
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Carrie Farquhar :
First time I see Jefferson appear annoyed. Interesting.
2026-09-09 03:29:07
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ANDREW ONLINE FITNESS COACH :
My go-to first question is usually, “Where are you from?” No idea why, but it just feels like the most natural place to start..😉
2026-09-09 00:36:06
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