When asked "Where are you from?" how do you answer?

[dfrench8456]

i have always lived in and around Hartford ct so i say im from Hartford.

[Southlander]

Originally Posted by Southlander

True. On a visit to a Grand Canyon camp, people would physically step away from us when we said we were from Alabama. Disgusting. And rude.

Originally Posted by vasinger

I find that really hard to believe. If that actually happened, thats really disturbing ! I can't believe anyone in this day and age would be that way.

I feel at home when I meet fellow Southerners.

Why would I lie?

[MSJones]

Like others have said, it depends on where I am. If someone local asks, I say, "Here". If I'm out of town, I say, "Houston", because it's easier than naming my suburb which probably wouldn't be recognized. If I'm out of state, I say, "Texas", and usually get asked, "Which part?" to which I answer, "Houston".

[Saintess]

I say "California". Whether I'm out of city, state or country.

[taylorpc]

It depends on where I'm at.

When I lived in Australia, I would tell people I'm from St. Louis in the States.

When I'm anywhere else in the US, I just say I'm from St. Louis

When I'm in the metro area here... I say I'm from Arnold.

Usually, though, the first question anyone asks here is "What high school did you go to?"

[Wi_Girl]

I have always said I grew up in Wisconsin but now live in Virginia.

[AtlantaCruiser]

Interesting post. I was raised in the DC area. Went to college and worked in CO for 8 years and now have lived in Atlanta for 1 year. I am from Colorado because it is where I identify my self (and hope to return some day).

[Mooseketeer]

I find it impossible as I am a mongrel of sorts. French parents ( Mother has been a Canadian citizen for over 35 years), one American grand-father, I also have Italian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry and even a gipsy great-aunt... My Dad was a diplomat so I have lived pretty much everywhere and feel little attachment to a specific place. So I tend to say French national , and world citizen who resides in the UK ... My heart belongs to many places but Oxford and Brittany are my two loves. I guess I am a Breton Oxfordian.

[Miss Blue]

I always say "Eastern Kentucky"