When I arrived in Doha back in 2002, the first ever question that was asked frequently was "Malalum?". It made me frowned in the start then I became used to and then normal. Now, I realize that it is part of South Indians culture so I don't mind it and I don't mind any kind of questions unless it is offensive.

PS: (I look like South Indian but I'm not)

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