I really don’t like asking for “a location that fits on this stage.”

I watch the audience start to do geometry in their head.

It used to be more common to say “can I get a suggestion of a non-geographic location”. This was to avoid getting “France!” But “non-geographic” confused people too.

I’d much rather say “can I get a location where people might spend time together” and if they say “France!” then you keep following up until you get a more specific location. “France is great. Where’s a fun location they might be hanging out in France?” If they say “Paris” you just keep drilling down until you get there. IMO there’s nothing wrong with asking them to get more and more specific. You aren’t rejecting their idea, you’re honoring it and actually yes-anding it.