Say goodbye to abrupt departures, that awkward am-I-staying-or-going dance, and hovering anxiously (and conspicuously) near the door. There’s an art to bidding your host adieu, even if you’re slipping ...

Is it wrong to leave an event without saying goodbye? There’s a longstanding discussion in my family about the best way to leave a gathering. Apparently, I am guilty of lingering a bit longer than ...