Every major has those typical things that people say to them when they find out what their major is. They're usually super stereotypical, show that the other person really doesn't know anything about the major, or aren't accurate at all. Here's some things you're probably sick of hearing if you're an English major:
1. What are you going to do with an English degree?
Whatever I want! Having an English degree means I am knowledgeable and efficient in reading, writing, problem solving, thinking critically, analyzing, and a bunch of other kicka** skills that basically all employers look for.
2. Oh, you must want to be a teacher!
Oh, you must want to be punched in the face! Contrary to popular belief, not every English major has the desire to teach. Maybe I do, maybe I don't. But it's not the only option by default.
3. You must like writing essays!
Hahahaha, no. Sure, I like to write. But when I have to pull multiple all-nighters because I'm being forced to write something against my will on a subject that I'm genuinely not interested in (AKA "Frankenstein", again), I don't have a good time.
4. If you're not going to teach, you must want to be a professional writer!
Because those are the only two options, obviously.
5. Can you edit my paper?
Um, sorry, no. I have about 200 other things to do, like writing 20 page essays on Shakespeare and reading about six novels.
6. I'm glad I'm not an English major, I couldn't write all of those essays!
Okay, cool.
7. Don't you think you should be studying something that's actually going to get you a job?
Hmmm.. don't you think you should be minding your own business?
8. You must love Shakespeare!
Ehh, I mean, he's cool I guess.
9. Have fun being poor.
Uh thanks, you too.
Whatever you're major, I'm sure there's a few annoying things that you constantly hear. How about everyone salutes each other for taking on those majors that we wouldn't want to do ourselves and leave it at that?
