'Midwest goodbye' is a drawn-out exit of hugs, small talk and leftover offers as well as 'purest sign of care' Most people have heard of the Irish goodbye, which involves a sneaky, unannounced exit by ...

Most people have heard of the Irish goodbye, which involves a sneaky, unannounced exit by someone during an event. It turns out a regional exit based in America often plays out at the end of a meal — ...

Whether or not you know there's an actual term for it, you've certainly done what's known as the Midwest Goodbye. It's our lengthy process of leaving a get-together in this part of the country that ...