Never had that question. A few “how much” which if they appear genuine is “about 40 years of saving my pocket money”!
Haven't been asked that in a while. Usually I'm honest.. Doctor. And they're like... ohhhhh (as in "makes sense").
I get it all the time. I usually say I'm a salesman. When do they ask what? I say various items. If I could say I'm a janitor without lying, I would.
"How much did it cost and what do you do for a living?" **** About 12 years ago, ~1:00AM, I-10 West Texas, heading West, pouring rain and a small town cop pulls me over on the Interstate for 5-10 over the limit. After looking at usual paper work he asked the above question and "Where are you going?" Totally weird!
My first professional job out of college was with the IRS. I quickly learned answering this question was a major buzz killer. I started telling people I was an undertaker. Hmm... you look to be a size 10.
I have been questioned on the clean hands. I tell them we are gloved up while at work.. "Ahh.. yea...of course .." is the usual response.
. Your answer doesn't matter. He's checking for attitude. As in 'just give me a reason son'. Just bite your tongue give him a straight no bs answer followed by 'Yes sirs' and 'No sirs'. Showing a cop respect (whether or not deserved) can be the difference between a warning and a ticket. (or worse) .
My son was washing his Huracan with a friend (he sold it, F8 incoming). Neighbors walking by asked him what he did. His friend without missing a beat with a straight face, said "Adult film." They sort of nodded and kept going. I would have loved to see that.