“What do you do” should not be the first thing you say to someone you’re just meeting…
In a world where there’s such an emphasis on basing someone’s worth on their vocation or income status, asking someone that question can often be overwhelming.
What if that person is between jobs or going through a transition where they had to take whatever job they could find?
Oftentimes, people feel they will be rejected, and others will lose interest if they don’t have what society deems as a valuable career.
Imagine if we all took the time to get to know people for who they are and not what they do, how much easier relationships will form especially business relationships.
Most people attend networking events trying to find who can use their services or who can help get them to their next level instead of just enjoying getting to know like-minded people.
If you have a service that people need, they will find you if you’re showing up and providing value.
If you show up and provide value with no ulterior motives, others will naturally want to help you.
Instead of starting your next conversation with “so, what do you do?” Maybe try asking “what brings you joy?” And who knows maybe the person is blessed to be doing something that actually brings them joy.
