Alien, I think ur story proves that people who ask personal question don't think these questions are personal or atleast don't think there's anything wrong with asking personal questions. Sometimes I don't mind personal questions from complete strangers like sales person or a nurse or anyone else cause I'm never going to see that person again so who cares if they know where I'm from or my martial status.

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong :P - Garfield