Talking about work - what does your dad do?
I remember sitting on the swings during recess in second grade when a classmate turned to me and asked, "what does your dad do?" At seven years old, that felt like a test I hadn't studied for. I knew he left the house in a suit, carrying a leather briefcase that smelled like old paper and peppermint, but the actual mechanics of his workday were a total mystery. I think I ended up saying he "worked in an office," which is the universal kid-shorthand for "I have no idea how he earns money, but there are definitely desks involved." ...