Theres no need to make a big deal about leaving every gathering you attend.
What Is an Irish Goodbye?
To understand the Irish goodbye, you have to understand why it came to be.
AsCahir ODoherty explains at Irish Central, Irish goodbyes are simply the opposite of Irish welcomes.
You see, the Irish are famous for being extremely hospitable.
So hospitable, in fact, it can be a bit overwhelming.
Youre offered something to drink, something to eat, and constantly being taken care of.
This kind of hospitality translates to an extremely long farewell, likethis example:
Are you leaving us?
Ah, youre leaving us.
Would you like a cup of tea?
Would you like a biscuit?
I have Tupperware and tinfoil, sure well put it in that.
And a custard cream.
Well put it in the bag, sure.
No, well put it in your pocket.
And take this and this and this and this and this and this and this.
And let me hold your coat.
Is this your coat?
Is this or this or this or this or this or this your coat?
Look-it, its raining.
Stay until it stops raining.
I am not letting you go and its raining…
So, when you think about it, Irish goodbyes arent rudetheyre actually pretty considerate.
Besides, nobody cares if you leave.
The party will go on without you.
Some scenarios arent meant for the Irish goodbye, for example.
Dont bring anything youll need to retrieve before you leave, like coats, plates, games, etc.
And see to it you pay your tab first.
Dont stick anyone else with the bill.
Let someone know: You dont have to completely disappear for this to work.
Its okay to tell a close friend youre taking off so no one starts to worry about you.
A text works too.
Or make your exit, then send a text once youve gone.
Theyll understand, trust me.
And if someone sends you a Where r u?
text, be nice and respond.
The Irish goodbye is easy as pie.
Now, if youll excuse me…
