Lisa Manley
Director of Corporate Relations, Darden School of BusinessWhat’s A Question You Love To Be Asked (Or Asking)?
I love to be asked “What are you reading?” It’s an easy way to start a conversation. It’s always fun to share with somebody a reading list or favorite book. And it tells you a lot about the person you’re talking to. It opens up all kinds of opportunities to further a conversation.
The question I like to ask other people is “What was your first job?”. You might learn a little about how that person came up, what their approach to work is, and their work ethic. My first job was when I was 15, selling shoes at a mall. It tells you that I wanted to go to work early and that I’m not super precious about the things I will do.