Speaking of St Patrick's Day--have you heard of an Irish goodbye?

@NJChicaa (126632)
United States
March 3, 2026 6:03am CST
It is when you are at a party or other function and you just disappear/leave without telling anyone or saying goodbye. I don't know where the origin of the term came from but according to Wikipedia it is also sometimes called a French exit. I've only ever heard the Irish goodbye one though. I saw a green long-sleeved shirt on Facebook a couple of weeks ago. It had a picture of a leprechaun and it said "Most Likely To Do An Irish Goodbye". I HAD to order it. I've done it to my coworkers at least twice. Not cool I know but when I get overwhelmed and anxious I've just got to get out of wherever it is. Also it is green and I don't think I own a single green shirt. But I got a kick out of it so I'll wear it on St. Patrick's Day even though I don't particularly care about the "holiday". I sent a picture of it to my friend and she said it is perfect for me! Pictures still not working but I'll add it later.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (115031)
• United States
3 Mar
Yes, I heard about it about ten years ago on an episode of “New Girl”. I thought it sounded like an excellent idea.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (216566)
• United States
3 Mar
I reported the picture problem. Looking forward to seeing the shirt.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (216566)
• United States
4 Mar
Love the shirt. That's really cute.
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@DaddyEvil (170017)
• United States
3 Mar
As long as I drove to the gathering, I never worried about telling anyone I was leaving or saying goodbye. I didn't know that had a name. Nobody ever worried when I did that or didn't tell me if they worried about it. *shrug*
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (374426)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Mar
I've never heard of this. I would have loved to do this a time or two but generally stick it out.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (78512)
• Germany
3 Mar
Yes, I have heard about it. My hubby and I lived in the Republic of Ireland for almost 3 years. So, we have experienced St. Patrick Day. I still have a green St Patrick Days hat from 2009
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (55978)
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3 Mar
Well, I’m an Irish girl,so yes,I have heard of an Irish goodbye. Sounds like a fun shirt to wear!
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Valentina
@valherma00 (1623)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Mar
i did it at workplace too but others did this to me as well