Grace / South Africa 
What personal info is none of other people's business?
Hello, my name is Grace. I'm from South Africa, and what personal info do I think is no one else's business?
I would say having children. I love kids, and it doesn't mean that everyone's going to have kids, and some people don't like kids and they will have children, but I think putting the pressure on people, especially if you see a couple together and you go, right, when are you having children? Or just asking someone because of their age if they're going to have children. I'm fortunate in that I don't really get that question a lot, but I do think it's something personal, that it's not just something you do. It's not like going to the shop to buy some milk. It's not like just getting a pet. That's a big responsibility, but you know you're going to outlive your pet, your child will be your responsibility, your connection, someone that you're connected to for the rest of your life. It's not something that's mentioned or should be mentioned in just really casual conversation with acquaintances.
So yeah, I would say that's something that's none of people's business.
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no one's business
Meaning: Something private that others don’t have the right to know or ask about.
Examples:
- Deciding whether or not to have kids is no one's business.
- My salary details are no one's business but my own.
in that
Meaning: Explaining why something is true.
Examples:
- He is successful in that he worked hard and stayed focused.
- The movie was surprising in that it had an unexpected ending.
it doesn't mean
Meaning: Used to clarify that one thing doesn’t lead to or prove another.
Examples:
- I enjoy my job, but it doesn't mean I don’t get tired sometimes.
- You made a mistake, but it doesn't mean you aren’t good at what you do.
the rest of
Meaning: The remaining part of something.
Examples:
- She spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing.
- I’ll save the rest of the pizza for lunch tomorrow.
acquaintances
Meaning: People you know but aren’t close friends with.
Examples:
- I keep my conversations with acquaintances polite and simple.
- She only sees her old acquaintances at large gatherings.
outlive
Meaning: To live longer than someone or something else.
Examples:
- Most people expect to outlive their pets.
- Many TV shows outlive their popularity.
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