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From: ajd@yodel.UUCP (Andrew J. Davis)
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Subject: Re: "What do you do for a living?"
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Date: Sat, 13-Jul-85 16:41:38 EDT
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I've found that the phrase "I babysit computers" is an effective answer.
It often provokes a smile and a small laugh and is quite useful in "breaking
the ice" with someone you just met.


					Andrew J. Davis
					(617)-467-8366

U.S. Mail:  Digital Equipment Corporation
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