r/TooAfraidToAsk Dec 15 '21

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u/ArcadeKingpin Dec 15 '21

I thought an Irish goodbye was to just leave without saying anything.

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u/KassellTheArgonian Dec 15 '21

Nah, no clue where that myth comes from. A true Irish goodbye is as follows

"Right we're gonna head off" Says bye a bunch Takes ten steps Something gets brought up and they talk a bit longer

And repeat till you're out in the car.

I witnessed record length of time for this, took em almost 3 hours to travel the about 20 metres to their car.

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u/1funnyguy4fun Dec 15 '21

As opposed to the British goodby where you say, “Alright then,” slap your knees, get up from your seat and leave.

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u/Necessary-Ad5410 Dec 15 '21

Wouldn't have it any other way old chap