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You miss the point. The fact that you start by asking that question first, instead of say "what do you love doing" or "where do you live" says a lot about cultu
by harigov 10y ago
You miss the point. The fact that you start by asking that question first, instead of say "what do you love doing" or "where do you live" says a lot about culture.
- colept 10y agoThose other questions are too intimate for a conversation starter.
- zachkatz 10y ago"Too intimate" as defined by our culture.
- ajkjk 10y agoNo, I don't miss the point. It would very weird in all the cultures I'm part of to ask those questions first, not because anyone cares about money, but because those are too specific and would weird the other person out.
- reitanqild 10y agoNorthern European here: I'd also find it a bit weird (edit: or awkward) if someone started by asking what I love to do: Is this a salesman or a recruiter? Maybe a teacher? And what should I answer that wouldn't be weird? "Volunteering for Troll patrol at Internet forums"?, "Writing Java"?, "Sleeping"?
- elastic_church 10y ago> And what should I answer that wouldn't be weird? "Volunteering for Troll patrol at Internet forums"?, "Writing Java"?, "Sleeping"? Honestly the weirder the better. Its a great icebreaker.
- minitech 10y ago“Where do you live” seems like an even less interesting question.