Is asking someone what they do for work on first meet a bad starter?

[Barlow]

Saw this conversation going around.

People saying it’s boring, classist, judgmental, etc…

I can see how it would come off that way if you think someone is trying to judge you, but I also see how it’s just an icebreaker to a conversation

 

[DJ Paul's Arm]

Yes. It’s a “polite” way of saying how much money you making cuh?

 

[King Harlem]

It definitely shouldn't be a conversation starter, but on a first date (especially if it's during the work week) the conversation naturally progresses to what each of us do for a living.

 

[Strapped]

Nope , it's legit

 

[jilla82]

depends if the person has a career they enjoy

 

[Sonic Boom of the South]

Hell yeah cause women think you just want her to ask you in return so you can brag.

 

[MJ Truth]

Saw this conversation going around.

People saying it’s boring, classist, judgmental, etc…

I can see how it would come off that way if you think someone is trying to judge you, but I also see how it’s just an icebreaker to a conversation

Classist? Judgmental??? If you’re unemployed just say that.

Asking someone what they do for work has gotta be in the top 3 most common questions to ask a stranger, whether on a date or just a random encounter. It’s how people judge if you’re worth conversing with or not.

 

[Amerikan Melanin]

It’s an American thing. We define ourselves by our jobs/career.

 

[7th Letter Specialist]

I just tell them I’m a greeter at Wal Mart.

 

[Chrishaune]

It doesn't matter because most people won't have the same job in 10 years.
Unless you own your job.

 

[Richard Glidewell]

It is if you have a bum ass job you dont want to speak on

 

[MajesticLion]

It’s how people judge if you’re worth conversing with or not.

Problem identified

 

[97Pac]

I absolutely fukken hate this question. Its hard to explain to someone you are retired when you still look like you're 25. People can't comprehend the fact that you dont have to work until you're 80.

 

[Elim Garak]

I don't think it is in the United States tbh. Almost everyone's stability or lack thereof is tied to their job.

 

[WIA20XX]

Just tell em that you're a Pharma Rep, Unregulated