cabbies

Everyday I have this same conversation with cab drivers...and everyday it annoys the hell out of me. I'm not exactly sure why it annoys me so much, but it does...

Cab driver: Are you visiting Jordan?
Me: No, I'm living here.
CB: Oh! How do you like Jordan?
Me: It's really nice.
CB: Welcome to Jordan!!
Me: Thank you.
CB: Where are you from?
Me: I'm from Chicago.
CB: America?
Me: Yes.
CB: I have a sister that lives near there!
Me: Mm, that's nice.
CB: She has been there for 5 years, I want to go visit but haven't gone yet. You know, money and visa issues are a big problem here.
Me: Mmm.
CB: Are you working or studying in Jordan?
Me: Studying arabic.
CB: Good, good. Do you study at the university?
Me: No, I study at a language center near Duar Medina.
CB: Mmmm. Well, welcome to Jordan!!
Me: Thank you.