"So what do you do?" What is w/ this annoying question? - Page 8 - PhillyBlog

sugarcoma · #71 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JillyS

Or they were concerned you might struggle to make the rent...unfortunately I don't think people like hearing "I don't work" whether it's legitimate of not.

When given the option, I'm going to guess that landlords are going to go for the lowest risk scenario possible. My now husband and I were denied a rental once because we weren't married. The owner commented that given that we weren't married it was more likely that we would "break up" and one of us would try to skip out on the rent. Besides this woman being obviously cynical and judgmental, I guess no one told her that married people often skirt their responsibilities too.

You might as well have fun with this...the next time someone asks tell them you club baby seals or you're a bounty hunter or something...

No one's ever had that concern- like I said, I have an income, not counting my HUSBAND's, and our combined income has never given anyone reason to doubt whether or not we'd be "able to make the rent" before, even when we were both working years ago and our combined income was several thousand dollars less than it is now.

Anyway, that's what credit checks and references are for, to see if you can and do make your rent.

Anyway, if these people didn't want us there, for whatever reason, then we're better off somewhere else.

Now, if we could FIND somewhere else....I can't find anything that looks better than where we are to us right now, luckily, we're on month to month, so we're in no rush.

TVandSportsGuy · #72 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 09:07 PM

Other annoying questions when meeting someone for the first time.

What do you like for fun?

Where did you see yourself in 5 years

Do you want kids?

Do you have all your teeth?

So is there anything else you would like to know about me?

brian614 · #73 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 03:13 PM

I think a lot of people in here are pretty unsure of themselves if this question is causing so many problems... otherwise they could sweep the floor at Wendy's and not give a crap. In fact assuming they are still intelligent, witty, and fun... they could find a place for a little self-deprecating humor and get a laugh out of the asker. (All without feeling shitty about themselves cause they've got the self confidence!).

Anyhow, medical issues are a whole different issue on another level of privacy.

If somebody's going to think I'm "gold-diggin" (HA!) or a jerk because I ask what they do, then I know they're terribly insecure about themselves, their job, and a load of other stuff.

jedi mind fart · #74 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Other annoying questions when meeting someone for the first time.

What do you like for fun? Having fun!

Where did you see yourself in 5 years 5 years older why do you ask?

Do you want kids? Yes yours .

Do you have all your teeth? No I have 1 gold one on loan.

So is there anything else you would like to know about me?

Yes , do you always ask stupid questions?

I obviously have another version but the Jedi is keeping it clean today.

UglyandProud7 · #75 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 02:02 PM

Just a common question, whats your name, where ya from, married/kids, what do ya do 40 hours a week?

If it bothers ya just start making up stuff: scientist, rapper, anything you feel that day, people don't usually follow up much after you say.

Prefiero · #76 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 12:11 AM

"I work to chill, man. That's what I do."

Once you stop caring about what people think and you're sure of where you want to go, it all comes together. It took me a long time to come to that place, but I'm here.

Mixiboi · #77 (**permalink**) 09-21-2008, 08:14 PM

bumpy

cyainthehood · #78 (**permalink**) 09-21-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Other annoying questions when meeting someone for the first time.

What do you like for fun?

Where did you see yourself in 5 years

Do you want kids?

Do you have all your teeth?

So is there anything else you would like to know about me?

I don't know.. these all seem like valid questions as you get to know someone. Perhaps you could suggest some innovative questions that could be asked/answered during the awkward first/second date scene?

sugarcoma · #79 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cyainthehood

I don't know.. these all seem like valid questions as you get to know someone. Perhaps you could suggest some innovative questions that could be asked/answered during the awkward first/second date scene?

Why not just start off with "Are you pro-choice or pro-life?" or how about "Do you believe in god? What religion are you?"
"Democrat or Republican?"
"Who are you voting/did you vote for?" :rollseyes:

Or, maybe you could ask questions that would tell you more about the person, about who they ARE as opposed to what they DO.
I don't work, but that doesn't mean I don't have a lot to talk about, and I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't have anything to discuss beyond their jobs.

cyainthehood · #80 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarcoma

Why not just start off with "Are you pro-choice or pro-life?" or how about "Do you believe in god? What religion are you?"
"Democrat or Republican?"
"Who are you voting/did you vote for?" :rollseyes:

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I dunno.. the above questions u just posed would put me on the defensive. THese aren't questions or discussions that need to be handled during a 1st date, IMO.

I'd prefer to hear about places he traveled, --does he/she travel? Tell me about the places you've been?

Do you have any trips planned?

The simple question of "where have you travelled" is surely to spark a lively conversation... unless you are a serious homebody..and haven't been outside of the Phila Metro area.