I would say this .gif sums it up:
http://workingatanonprofit.tumblr.com/post/61175675809/when-you-give-your-business-card-to-someone

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On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Regan Brooks <[log in to unmask]
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> Morning listers!
>
> I'm doing a brief, informal survey to get some back-up for what I see
> trending amongst my own co-workers. This is for a blog post for our
> institution's website.
>
> When someone in a (non-institutional) social setting asks what you do for
> a living and you respond - what is the most common reaction you receive?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Regan Brooks
> Registrar (someone that deals with the cash register in the Museum Gift
> Shop according to most folks)
> Gaston County Museum of Art & History
> Dallas, NC
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