How to Make “Where Are You From?” Sound Exciting
Technique (Never the Naked City):

Whenever someone asks you the inevitable, “And where are you from?” never, ever, unfairly challenge their powers of imagination with a one word answer. Learn some engaging facts about your hometown that conversational partners can comment on. Then, when they say something clever in response to your bait, they think you’re a great conversationalist.
Your hook should relate to the type of person you’re speaking with.
“No man would listen to you talk if he didn’t know it was his turn next.”