[That hesitation between the change of locations is telling, and Ren can take a hint on what sounds like her not wanting him to pry. That doesn't necessarily mean he's not going to try doing so at a later date, but for now, he's primarily trying to form connections, not drive anyone away by being nosy, obviously or not. So he hums a little in approval at the fact that he managed to guess right.]

I travel around there for work sometimes, and to Europe and that sort of area as well. I guess it's kind of easier to say you sound more like one than the other if I go to those places pretty often. [He taps his chin a little in thought.] I think the last time I was in America I was visiting a friend of mine who studies at Yale, though...