First of all welcome saintfreddy! I had the same problem when I joined. Luckily at a certain point they asked me the colour of the snow Now I know that I'm not the only one
Unfortunately these questions are necessary, and probably it's difficult to find the 'right' ones to ask.
I have to admit that I too felt a bit uncomfortable for those US-centred questions, but when I stared interacting with people here I soon felt welcome...hope that the same happens for you