[i can see the party is kind of in the past, but i post anyway,,]
instead of talking full time about, eg, your work, you can always comment with some details what you do for living and find the way to add some funny phrase or expression about it. this way:
a- all in all, you'll be still talking about it
b- it's pretty sure you make her laugh or even smile, big point in favour.
c- even though you rehearsed the quote for the last three days (i know i have

too much free time), she'll see you as someone very fast and creative, with a curious sense of humor.
eg:
PUA: "right now i'm in college, studying marketing.. a pretty interesting carrer u know? i'm aware ppl say marketeers are very lazy but read my lips.. i know what's to work hard. I love work, it fascinates me... i can sit and look at it for hours!"
that last liner i stole from some quotes site (love to collect them) but you see my point.. you seem to be talking seriously and all the sudden, before she knows she laughing.. surprise is beneficial in almost every aspect, and specially when it comes to good humor, it's not the exception
it's an awesome way to build rapport, trust me.. it even leads to KINO as you are free to touch while she's laughing!