Often it tells us about their background or which social group they identify with.

Anything you can tell me about his background, military, civilian.

In turn I told her a little about my own background, as though we were out on a first date.

Can you tell us about your background as a former engineer from Chicago?

They ask him constantly to tell them about his background.

What he told you about his background is probably the truth, or very close to it.

She told me a little more about their background.

How much should you tell about a minor character's background?

Can you tell me a little about your background?

She told the girls about her background: "My father came from a very poor family.