[mooreds]

I always like to ask: "so, what do you do... For fun". Talking to someone about their hobbies is, I find, disarming. Doesn't get you as much information as talking shop, but builds the connection.

[CyberFonic]

I like your suggestion. It's almost like a punch-line to add the "For FUN" at the end after a two beat pause. I bet you get some chuckles too.