Full disclosure: I grew up and also now reside in Ridgewood. Every conversation I've ever had about where I live, as far back as I can recall, goes something like this.

Stranger: "Oh, Ridgewood, New Jersey!"

Me: "No, Ridgewood, Queens."

Stranger: "Oh. Never heard of it."

Me: "Do you know where Middle Village or Glendale are?"

Stranger: "Um, yea...I think?"

Me: "It borders those two neighborhoods. It's next to Bushwick too."

Stranger: "Oh, OK, Bushwick!"