Or intentionally?

Then this is what OP should ask or answer :3

Where did you grow up is slightly different and much more gentle then “where are you from”?

In my friend circles even a question “where are you from?” is considered a bit rude.

Like who cares in 2025 - we will know each other better and eventually you will hear my life story, but asking that when we’ve just met - what for? What it would change?

And many of us are actually ready to stand up and defend our countries if required, because there is no where to run anymore anyways.

When party stops representing the people it is time for the people to begin representing themselves.