Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

So, what do you do?

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Meaning

A common question to inquire about someone's job or occupation.

Examples

  • John: '<b>So, what do you do</b>, Alice?'<br>
  • Alice: 'I'm a teacher.'
  • John: 'I work in IT.'
  • Alice: '<b>So, what do you do</b>, John?'<br>