Most Asians are known for two habits, firstly a ‘crab’ nature and secondly the habit of telling others that "I am telling you a secret and please do not tell others."

Crab nature means pulling each other’s legs and not allowing any one to rise. Most people, especially women, will gossip and tell all secrets that they know. For clearing their own consciousness they will add a sentence “I am telling you the secret and do not tell others.” The very fact you have told it to someone, it no more remains a secret.

In India, we do not respect confidentiality laws and do not sign a non disclosure agreement. In hospitals you will hear the names of the hospitalized person being shouted loud outside the ICU; the list of operation theatre is displayed at every corner of the hospital.