An Italian Phrase for Asking About Someone's Job: "Che lavoro fai?"

"Che lavoro fai?" means "What work do you do?" and it's the basic Italian expression used to ask about someone's occupation. It's often used in self-introductions and when meeting someone for the first time. To answer, you use the form "Sono ~" (I am a ~), as in "Sono una stilista" (I'm a fashion designer). You can keep the conversation going by reacting to their answer with something like "Che affascinante!" (How fascinating!).