This happens just about every time I'm at some gathering where small talk is required.
STRANGER: So what do you do?
ME: In what circumstance?
STRANGER: For a living.
ME: Oh, I'm director of development for an independent television production company.
STRANGER: Cool! So you make TV?
ME: Well, I used to be a producer, so I used to actually make the shows, but now I'm in charge of development.
STRANGER: Cool! How does that work?
ME: I'm sorry, I think my ankles are on fire. Excuse me.
But now, I have a quick and easy summary I can reference to help explain what my professional life is. Thank you, Mr. Charlie Booker, for this helpful primer:
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4 comments:
Feeling good about yourself, are you?
Hilarious! Thanks for passing that one along.
I suck at small talk.
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