<p>There are very few times in anyone’s life where they don’t need to know absolutely what they’re doing next, and often upon graduation people jump into careers or the work place just to have that job. Little do they know that they may look up in 10 years doing something they never intended or even like!</p>
<p>I would not use the “in public” wording as family doesnt consider themselves the general pubic. However, you can say your not quite ready to share all that and then ask them what their first job out of college was. Another hugely enlightening question is to ask them what they thought they had wanted to do in college. You’d be amazed at how many people have gone in completely different directions. It’s actually really interesting stuff, especially to see your family and friends in a different time and place in their lives. </p>
<p>Bottom line: The surest way to get people out of your business is to get them to talk about their own.</p>