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1. One of the comments refers to an "Irish exit," a term new to me.

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 01:19 PM

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It means quietly leaving a party without telling anyone, especially the host.

As an introvert with Irish heritage, this would be me to a "T."

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Intoverts trying to quietly leave a party [View all] irisblue Monday OP

One of the comments refers to an "Irish exit," a term new to me. 3catwoman3 Monday #1

And me as well. joshdawg Monday #2

My husband is much more outgoing than I am, and typically... 3catwoman3 Monday #3