Noone cares about your degree...

After reading a recent letter to the editor, I became infuriated over something I see constantly.

Why, exactly, do people feel its neccessary to insert their education or professional experience in to every day conversation.

For instance.

Bill- "Isnt it a great day"
John-"Yeah Bill"
Bill- "I think Ill go to McHadies Pub"
John- "Well, Im working on my Masters in Culinary Arts at Pudwhacker U, and Id have to say, I dont like their food"


You know what John? Nobody gives a damn. I dont care about your Masters degree, I really dont. Why is it neccessary that you slipped that in to the conversation? Do you think your Masters degree really has any bearing on how Bill is going to view the food? Did Bill ask you for your special qualifications that you feel are applicable to your opinion?

I have a degree, and the only time I ever mention it is on job resumes, and when somebody is challenging me on something I spent 4 years in school to learn.

For instance

George- "What do you know about double entry accounting?"
Lethal- "Well I did go to school 4 years to do it"

I dont just randomly offer that information up, as if Im searching for respect. Lame.