Questions tagged [saying-goodbye]
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How to leave when I'm not part of the conversation?
This is something that I constantly run into. I don't talk much, especially in large groups, so there will often come a time when I want to leave, but don't know how to do so. I can think of two options:
Enter/interrupt the conversation to notify…
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As an American abroad, how do I know when cheek-kissing is an appropriate way to say goodbye?
The generic question
Traveling abroad as an American, especially in Europe, how can I know when I'm expected to cheek-kiss someone as a parting gesture? Is the rule different for men and women? How do these customs relate to hugging or shaking…
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How to say you already want to leave the party decently (you're just bored)?
It's a minor social party for friends and it doesn't go very well. You've been there for an hour or two and it's not really lightening up. You want to go home but have no pragmatic reasons, you just don't enjoy the party anymore. But of course, it…
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What do I do when I'm meeting a girl that likes me for the last time
Here's a little back story :
There's a girl from my school that's a year older than me that I got really close to.
Eventually, she ended up telling me that she liked me. Thing is, I don't know if I like her romantically, but she is definitely one…
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Is it customary in the US not to say "bye" after a phone call?
I am French and we end our phone conversations with the equivalent of a "bye".
I noticed however that in most of the US movies or TV series (especially the police/action ones), the callers just hang up after the last "meaningful" exchange.
A few…
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Ending with my therapist
I’ve been with this therapist for almost a year with the initial purpose of recovering from an abusive relationship. A lot of other stuff in life (loss of job, sick parent, etc.) has happened during the period and she has been the main support for…
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Etiquette regarding money participation when a coworker leaves?
I live in France. One of my coworkers is leaving soon and some other coworkers decided to collect money for him (in order to buy this coworker a gift).
I was wondering, is there any formal etiquette regarding when (if) someone has to give money and…
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What is the maximum interaction where saying goodbye is unnecessary in the US?
Often when you meet people on the street you may opt to say "Hi" and then be on your way. To my understanding this is not considered a rude behavior. It is also common to greet someone have a bit of small talk and then say goodbye.
I am looking for…
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