Not at all. It is like discussing the weather. It is simply an ice breaker. I don't ask unless I already have an idea, So really I am asking for confirmation. One cannot break the ice with a Kiwi by asking "What about them Yankees" as Kiwis don't generally play baseball. Likewise silly trying to break the ice with a yank buy mentioning Man. United. Really no point in asking a guy from Rwanda if he is from Naples.