Slipping away unnoticed from a gathering without telling anyone you’re leaving is a hotly debated practice, often dubbed an “Irish goodbye.” Giving partygoers the slip is one thing. But the question ...

No, your friend probably isn't mad at you.

Have you ever left a party or large gathering abruptly, without telling anybody that you were leaving? Be honest–we've all likely been guilty of doing it at least once. If you're nodding your head up ...

You might need a little luck of the Irish to pull it off, but slipping out of a party or leaving a bar without saying goodbye isn't always rude, etiquette experts say. With St. Patrick's Day ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Etiquette experts say leaving without saying goodbye may be okay after all.