Ask after
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Pro Tip 1/3Caring Gesture
Using 'ask after' shows concern for someone's health or life. 
When you were ill, your colleagues were asking after you.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Politeness
It's a polite way to show interest in someone's family or close ones. 
I met John at the party and he asked after your family.
Pro Tip 3/3Not prying
'Ask after' is not intrusive; it doesn't demand details, just a general update. 
She asked after your new job but didn't want to pry.