There is nothing wrong with genuinely asking someone that question, especially when building rapport. However, don’t go into it with an agenda to pounce on them for a sale. That approach is gone. Our world has gotten even more fast-paced than ever and this question is a warning sign to someone that you intend to have a long drawn out conversation when most people just want to get to the point and move on. It is also a red flag for a sales pitch when it comes from someone you don’t know, like a retail salesperson who is sizing you up and has no clue what to sell you on until you open up.