Riya, I think I am already figuring it out that this trait is not exclusive to asians only as mentioned by other nationalities. I guess in a way it is good especially in close knit society where people are concerned with each others well being but in office it always leads to unwanted gossip. I particularly hated when somebody influential in the office used to probe into my personal life and as 'Oryx' says just won't take a polite hint. (BTW, I really like the way the 'english' speak 'english')