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 ...

Is it rude to slip out of a party without saying goodbye? It’s a question that comes up often in my work as an etiquette coach. In an era when younger people are often criticized for “ghosting” in ...

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 ...