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A place to appreciate the twentieth century comic character Everett True of "The Outbursts of Everett True." Feel free to check out the sticky.

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We have this phenomenon where I live where people won't leave your house. Just as they're getting up to go they'll start telling another story. They'll put their shoes on and have another tale to tell. Then with one hand on the door they'll be reminded of something else.

Please get out of my house. I love you, but go.

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Everett and Mrs True are entertaining two guests. One of the guests stands to leave: "Well, True, I guess we'd better be going home."

Everett rises out of his chair, knocking it over: "I'm glad to hear you say that! I'm tired and sleepy and I have to get up early in the morning! For heaven's sake, don't sit down. Good night, GOOD NIGHT!!!!"

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

No "midwestern goodbyes" for my boy, Mr True!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I've heard it as "southern goodbyes" myself, but my wife is from the south.

Probably just more of a rural thing, where people tend to take more time for pleasantries. (Disclaimer: broad sweeping generalization, please don't take offense anyone)

But for real, there needs to be a cutoff point. Thankfully most of my family and friends can accept when it's been reached.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

Southern goodbye for us, too. I have seen goodbyes last so long that guests decide sleep over instead of leaving because it went from "well, it's almost 10pm, we should probably get going to" to "my goodness, the sun is nearly up! Do you want to just get a little sleep before your drive?" While standing at the door!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Gotta practice the Irish goodbye, which works like this:

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I actually perfected the Irish goodbye without realizing it had a name. I am part Irish, so I'm not sure how I feel about it, but it is so pleasing to do.

Another trick is just to ask someone the time and repeat whatever they say.

"What time is it?"

"Quarter till 4."

"Quarter till 4!!!11!? 😱"

Then just leave without another word.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I catch myself doing that but don't stop myself because usually the last minute stories are important to our next meeting.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why not tell the story at the next meeting

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

I mean they are like setting up when to hang out again or what to bring next time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

GOOD NIGHT

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Relevant song in French, from Canada. The door handle https://youtu.be/3kocnM1UEww?si=hBpg1Gd__4pOy1Ce