What I Do is.....

After several trials of going out with my friends and seeing the type of reaction most have when you say you're in dental or medical school, we decided that responding in such a manner is lame.  Shortly after we say this, there is a response that comes and eventually the fellow leaves.  We decided instead to create alternate personas to see if this bodes well during our next outing.  Although, I'd like to be a ninja or a secret agent in another life, I believe that will result in a similar outcome, so I'm going for something a little less intimidating.  Since I can also fabricate stories MUCH better than actually talking about my own life of studying and being awkward, I believe that this will add a different dynamic to the question: "what do you do...."  I will keep you posted on my alternative persona (complete with a new name --- obviously).  I hope this experience will make me a better candidate for the FBI.