Balkan Goodbye 

When you are trying to leave the party and after announcing your departure, the group is trying to convince you to stay. Followed by individuals that didn’t participate in the group discussion, asking you why are you going and also convincing you to stay. Often offering another drink. Life updates and last minute questions frequently used as a last resort holdup tactic. Expected average is 7-15 debates per event.

You messaged me that you will be home at 1:30 AM, and it’s 4 AM now. What happened? I had a proper balkan goodbye.

Balkan Goodbye by Ulamk February 18, 2022

Balkan Goodbye 

When you are trying to leave the party and after announcing your departure, the group is trying to convince you to stay. Followed by individuals that didn’t participate in the group discussion, asking you why are you going and also convincing you to stay. Often offering another drink. Life updates and last minute questions frequently used as a last resort holdup tactic. Expected average is 7-15 debates per event.

You messaged me that you will be home at 1:30 AM, and it’s 4 AM now. What happened? I had a proper balkan goodbye.

Balkan Goodbye by Ulamk February 18, 2022

Balkan Goodbye 

When your Balkan partner says goodbye to the host/hostess of the party and a new set off conversations begin as if they haven't seen each other in years.

1st phase: Sitting down, Balkan person says goodbye to Balkan host and a new conversational topic arises 10 min.

2nd phase: You stand up, says goodbye then start talking about something else 15 min
3rd phase: You walk to the door, says goodbye, then new topic 15 min.
4th phase: You make it outside but still by the door 15 more min.
5th phase: 10 more minutes talking outside of your car (without getting in)
6th phase: You make it in the car but you pull down your window for something she forgot to say, 5 min.

You drive off.

"Thank you so much for having us. I really liked your Mititei (Romanian Meatballs) Let me tell you about the Balkan store I go to." The trigger of the Balkan Goodbye

Balkan Goodbye by Jean_Cocteau July 19, 2023