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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote]

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

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. [/quote]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.[/quote]

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