You know those things in your life you have to talk about so often that you have your little go-to quips about em? Yeah, the trick with that is to not get caught.
I actually think this was your date's biff, not yours. Reasoning:
1. Commitment to the bit. Green flag.*
2. Much-needed levity. What am I gonna say about that job if you don't bring some comic relief to it? "Oh...cool..."? Better to repeat than lead the conversation to that awkward moment.
*I am a Gemini
At any rate, consider variations on "it ain't much, but it's honest work," or "it's a tough job, but I'm willing to shoulder the burden for the good of humanity"
I actually think this was your date's biff, not yours. Reasoning:
1. Commitment to the bit. Green flag.*
2. Much-needed levity. What am I gonna say about that job if you don't bring some comic relief to it? "Oh...cool..."? Better to repeat than lead the conversation to that awkward moment.
*I am a Gemini
At any rate, consider variations on "it ain't much, but it's honest work," or "it's a tough job, but I'm willing to shoulder the burden for the good of humanity"