Don't ask, It's personal!
Have you realized just how inquisitive we Indians are? Questions like "Are you married?" "Do you have kids?" roll off our tongues as easily as "What is your name?" and "Where do you live?" It's a cultural thing, born out of an urge to make small conversation rather than out of any genuine interest. But if we stop to think of possible answers to our seemingly harmless questions, we'd realize it's probably time we change. Imagine asking the first two questions to someone who's just separated from his/her partner or someone who's lost their child. Nope, not amusing at all! So, h ow inquisitive are you? Have you quizzed a young marriageable girl when she plans to tie the knot? Have you asked a freshly-minted bride (or not-so-fresh but childless couple) if there is any “good news”? Have you given unsolicited advice to new parents on how to bring up their child? And how often did you actually know...