If youโre an experienced partygoer, youโve likely heard the term โIrish goodbye,โ and you may have even done one yourself. But what exactly does an Irish goodbye entail, and when is it acceptable to do one? If youโre looking for the answer to these questions, youโve come to the right place! Weโll go over what an Irish goodbye is, where the term came from, and reasons you might want to do one. Weโll also explain when Irish goodbyes are acceptable and what to do afterwards, including a few expert insights from etiquette coach Tami Claytor. Keep reading for everything you need to know!
Irish Goodbye Meaning
An โIrish goodbyeโ or โIrish exitโ is when you leave a party or social gathering without telling anyone that youโre going home. You may also have heard the similar terms โFrench exitโ or โDutch leave,โ which have the same meaning.
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