Why All The Secrets

Hmmmm.... I think a co-worker just got married but said absolutely nothing about the occassion.

In Japan, this is totally the norm. For big occassions like engagement, marriages, graduation, pregnancies, etc, rather than share your great news and let people in on the joy in your life, people tend to hide these curcial life milestones. It's what helps to create this big wedge that perpetuates distance amongst co-workers. I mean, I'm a very private person myself, but getting married is big news! Why hide it?!

I mean I know it's your perogative to do what you want, but for some reason, it really bothered me when I found out indirectly.