Asking 'what do you do?' within 5 minutes of meeting someone is peak shallow capitalism


Agree

  • Reduces people to their economic productivity
  • Reinforces class divisions in social settings
  • Creates immediate judgment and hierarchy
  • Your job doesn't define your worth

Disagree

  • It's just small talk and conversation starter
  • Work is a legitimate part of identity
  • People genuinely want to understand each other
  • Sharing professions helps find common ground

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