You’re not from here, are you?’

What does it mean to be from here?
Sure, “local” can be defined in terms of geography. “I was born here and I’ll die here.” It’s a valid philosophy, and ultimately just a subcategory of the larger population. A splice of the data, if you will.
A more complete and accurate definition of “local” comes from those intangibles that define us.
Shared values, and shared experiences.
A sense of belonging. An appreciation for the history…