Choose what matters in this setting
When you are new, “Tell me about yourself” can invite a complicated account of countries, work, family and the move. You do not have to fit all of it into the first answer. Start with your name and one detail that connects you to the moment.
At a school gathering, that might be your child's class. At a language group, it could be how long you have been attending. In a community garden, you can say that you are learning what grows locally. The useful detail changes with the setting; there is no universal introduction you need to memorise.
If you want to mention the move, keep the first version short: you recently arrived and are getting to know the area. That leaves space for the other person to ask a question instead of requiring them to absorb the whole history at once.
Leave something to talk about
Add one ordinary interest or observation if it feels natural. You have found a nearby walking route, are looking for books in another language, or enjoy the activity that brought you there. Specific details can start a conversation more easily than broad descriptions of your personality.
You do not need to explain every gap in your work history or justify why you moved. If a question reaches something you prefer not to discuss, give a brief answer and return to a subject you are comfortable sharing. Being friendly does not require full disclosure.
Ask the other person something connected to the setting and listen to their answer. If names are unfamiliar, it is fine to ask how one is pronounced or to repeat your own slowly. A simple clarification now is easier than avoiding someone's name for weeks.
Let the conversation end without treating it as a failed opportunity. “It was good to meet you; perhaps I will see you here next week” can be enough. An introduction is a first point of recognition, not an audition for immediate closeness.
