HB: So where are you from?

Formhandle: Then don't give them what they want. And don't make it a big deal. If they ask more than once, ignore them, and focus your attention on something other than them.

      For the ones that think you're an ass for doing this, NEXT.

      For the ones who still keep bugging you about it, ask them why it's important for them to know and don't accept simple answers. Reverse the game on them and get them to describe FOR REAL why they care where you're from. Once you have that information, dig deeper - this is the core of EV. Find their end values and portray those values to them. The point is, get them attracted to you FIRST. After that, they won't care where you're from.

      Make use of these words: "Why do you ask?"

Jake:
      HB: So where are you from?

      YOU: (Disappointed frown] isn't where I'm going TO more interesting?

Matt: Definitely make it part of your routine, to entertain them talk about the fascinating things where you are from, not giving her a geography lesson, but leading her imagination. Anything is better than just "I am from XXX", but a passion about your homeland will be picked up on by the HB's.