Just curious if anyone else finds this annoying.. When you check into a hotel and the person checking you in asks, why you are in town, what brings you here, etc..? I get that they are just making conversation, but I really don’t think it’s any of their concern why I am there.

It’s not a big deal at the end of the day, but it can be annoying when it happens repeatedly. Anyone else feel the same way?

UPDATE- for those of you attacking me telling me to be a decent human, just answer the question, etc.

I have always answered when asked and I am always polite.

I posted this to see what the reason is why they are asking to begin with. Most are saying it’s for marketing purposes, that’s fine, but it doesn’t change my opinion.

Myself and several other solo female travelers that have responded, aren’t comfortable giving out personal info.

Again, it’s not the biggest issue at the end of the day. I was just trying to understand the reasoning behind the question(s).

The ones commenting and saying to be a decent human, etc. are the ones hurling insults as well.

Hypocrisy?