What do you do (for work)? Obviously context and intent are important, but it speaks to peoples tendencies to be self involved, and take that question and run with, which I guess for men, is often what is done. I'd rather talk about almost anything else then money, work, etc etc....I am all for goals, ambitions, success, but I don't need to tell you about mine..for now.. 'Oh I'm killing it right now', and other self praise.....most of the most financially enviable and successful people I know, rarely talk about their work or money, and would prefer not to. Obviously, that goes to socioeconomic level, and class, but I try to emulate that.
After getting that question, when I didn't care to answer, I told someone my daily routine once: reading news, jogging, gym, maybe go to movie after lunch....But, someone who's smart can always deflect flip the conversation into a subject they'd prefer, I am pretty adept at that.