Speaking for myself I tended to avoid people because I was tired of the breezy “So how’s the job hunt going?” And regarless of the answer, the response always was “Well, you’ll find something.” It doesn’t help.
Funny you mention that. A friend of mine has been laid off and I told a customer of mine to keep praying for them. Only problem is now every week they ask me if they found a job yet. I feel bad when every week I say no not yet as it’s been a few months now...
Those bozo questions/comments come with everything you'd rather not talk about. I try to avoid being that questioning bozo but being that bozo is the most natural thing.