“Never, ever, give just a one-sentence response to the question, Where are you from? Give the asker some fuel for his tank, some fodder for his trough.
All it takes is an extra sentence or two about your city. Some interesting facts, some witty observations to hook the asker into the conversation.
Learn some engaging facts about your hometown that conversational partners can comment on. Learn some history, geography, business statistics, or perhaps a few fun facts to tickle future friends funny bones.”