These questions make my skin crawl.

That is very much a perception issue you have that may just need to get to grips with, as honestly, they are all perfectly normal conversational questions in Britain and Ireland. They aren't seemingly innocent. They are innocent.

It doesn't say anything about these people at all other than they are trying to have a conversation, and they are standard openers.

You don't need to give them long or complex answers. For example:

1. No. Not really.
2. No.
3. Yes (well, you moved there so I'm guessing. You could even explain what you like if you want.)

etc...

Generally people in the UK ask innocuous questions, about weather, sports, TV shows - they may be more interested in the answers once they know you better, but initially they are to avoid uncomfortable silences. You can decide how much information you give, or even turn it around and ask them about their country. If you just don't want to talk about a topic you don't need to explain anything - there is no etiquette requirement to do so.

These questions make my skin crawl.

That is very much a perception issue you have that may just need to get to grips with, as honestly, they are all perfectly normal conversational questions in Britain and Ireland. They aren't seemingly innocent. They are innocent.

It doesn't say anything about these people at all other than they are trying to have a conversation, and they are standard openers.

You don't need to give them long or complex answers. For example:

1. No. Not really.
2. No.
3. Yes (well, you moved there so I'm guessing. You could even explain what you like if you want.)

etc...

Generally people in the UK and Ireland ask innocuous questions, about weather, sports, TV shows - they may be more interested in the answers once they know you better, but initially they are to avoid uncomfortable silences. You can decide how much information you give, or even turn it around and ask them about their country. If you just don't want to talk about a topic you don't need to explain anything - there is no etiquette requirement to do so.

These questions make my skin crawl.

That is very much a perception issue you have that may just need to get to grips with, as honestly, they are all perfectly normal conversational questions in Britain and Ireland. They aren't seemingly innocent. They are innocent.

It doesn't say anything about these people at all other than they are trying to have a conversation, and they are standard openers.

You don't need to give them long or complex answers. For example:

1. No. Not really.
2. No.
3. Yes (well, you moved there so I'm guessing. You could even explain what you like if you want.)

etc...

These questions make my skin crawl.

That is very much a perception issue you have that may just need to get to grips with, as honestly, they are all perfectly normal conversational questions in Britain and Ireland. They aren't seemingly innocent. They are innocent.

It doesn't say anything about these people at all other than they are trying to have a conversation, and they are standard openers.

You don't need to give them long or complex answers. For example:

1. No. Not really.
2. No.
3. Yes (well, you moved there so I'm guessing. You could even explain what you like if you want.)

etc...

Generally people in the UK ask innocuous questions, about weather, sports, TV shows - they may be more interested in the answers once they know you better, but initially they are to avoid uncomfortable silences. You can decide how much information you give, or even turn it around and ask them about their country. If you just don't want to talk about a topic you don't need to explain anything - there is no etiquette requirement to do so.