Where Should I Say I am from When People Ask Me?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am in the same situation as OP and I usually say I've been in Current City X for x number of years and lived all over before that. What I find strange is when they keep pushing you for more information and follow-up with "yes, but where are you Really from, where did you grow up?". I find it really instrusive and bizarre that it would somehow make a difference to them. It really bugs me that they feel entitled to a complete run-down of my previous addresses. I respond politely, but always wish I had the nerve to ask them why it even matters.

They are probably just trying to find some common ground or be personable in conversation. Why are you offended by the question?

I agree with this. Might you have lived in my city/state? Did you spend time in my dream location? It's a way of making a connection.

Yes, people are trying to find something to have a conversation about. Maybe you just happened to live near my small town? Seriously I don't think they're trying to invade your privacy but now that you have said this I will try to refrain from pushing someone to answer and figure out something else to talk about.

[Anonymous]

I was born outside the country, didn't arrive here until I was 3, lived overseas again for 5 years in elementary and middle school, but still say Bethesda (or to people outside the area, Washington DC). I lived here for 4 years of early elementary school and 4 years of high school, and for the last 20 years, so it's home.