Same. After lots of awkward silences from "I'm a software developer", I just say "I'm in IT" and then judge from the person's reaction if there's any point elaborating.
Some people switch off immediately, so you know you need to find something else to talk about. People who are techy, or work in IT themselves, will ask a follow-up question and that's when you can unleash all the details. :)
Some people switch off immediately, so you know you need to find something else to talk about. People who are techy, or work in IT themselves, will ask a follow-up question and that's when you can unleash all the details. :)