I always find myself being incredibly awkward when it comes to leaving a conversation or leaving a gathering. I never know exactly the right thing to say to excuse myself from the conversation, or show myself out. Can anyone help?
2007-12-03 07:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by partyawkward 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
pretend your phone is on vibrate and it's ringing
to leave a gathering... "I'm sorry to cut the evening short, but I have an early morning" or "I'm sorry to cut the evening short, but I promised X I'd pick him/her up in about 15 minutes"
2007-12-03 07:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by njyecats 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From a conversation if I have other people around, I always say "oh Susan's here. Excuse me but I simply must talk to her" or if they have an appetizer plate, I say something like "You know looking at that on your plate. Oh, it looks so good. I'm going to run right over and get one before they are all gone." My sister always asks "excuse me but do you know where the bathroom is?" The person answers and then you can leave without question.
If it is a social gathering like a party, I simply tell the hostess that it was a great party and thanks for inviting me. If they say something like But it's so early, I tell the truth. If you have a kid, I have to get back to the babysitter. If you have an early morning, say that. I say Once you get married you turn into that old married couple. I go to bed by 10:00 each night. (If after 10, I say how this party was so good it's already kept me an hour past bedtime)
Just be gracious. That's all but if you have to leave, a simple "excuse me" just like you would if you had to go to the bathroom.
2007-12-03 08:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is awkward until you practice. First of all, realize that you arent that important to the party. Most people , as soon as you say ' Excuse me please' are quite happy to move on. If it is someone you know well you can add on some more details like ' I have to go now-I have an appointment or simply ' It was great seeing you' . Get some family or good friends to let you practice on them as if it were a party.
All you really have to do if it is a large gathering is go to the host and say thank you im leaving now. Thats it since they really dont want the details.
2007-12-03 08:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by barthebear 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you're already placing your self as much as no longer want to speak to every person, you may meet somebody you will want to have a protracted dialogue with. you may constantly pass to the restroom. you additionally can ask somebody to call you at diverse durations (such as you have have been given a ill infant/determine to envision up on) or have or no longer it is artwork proper. you additionally can start to sneeze and pretend allergic reactions and excuse your self.
2016-12-30 11:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you so much for the lovely evening. Your company/meal/conversation was splendid. I'll be looking forward to do this again soon. I'll better go before it gets dark/hit the rush hour traffic/miss the bankteller.
2007-12-03 07:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I address the host/hostess & or host & hostess, & tell them that I had a great time, but I have to leave now. I thank them for inviting me also.
2007-12-03 08:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just say excuse me and get up and leave...cut and dry :)
2007-12-03 07:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋