I was raised in the US by an Irish Mum and I’ve returned to the only “home” mentioned in our home after nearly 60 years in the US. I love the weather here. I love the rain. I’ve always loved the rain. The sun is too tiring after a while.
that's great. my parents were also from ireland. i grew up in nyc. what part of ireland did you move to? i'm 50 yrs old and thinking of moving there as I have citizenship.
I think the "Irish goodbye" is more to do with if you start saying goodbye to one and then another, it'll take 30 mins to actually leave and someone will try and convince you to stay for another drink. Then you are still there 1hr later.
After almost 3 years in Ireland I can agree 100%. Irish people and weather is a love story like no other. And it rubs off on you and suddenly you are talking about the weather too haha
That was a great word you used " spontaneity". A lot of English speaking people wouldn't even have used that word. As a Northern Irishman I thought all your points were spot on. You will never be made to feel more welcome than a traditional Irish pub with proper music and a nice roaring fire on a cold winters night. Oh yeah and we aren't that keen on the English until we get to know them and their views ha ha.
On a motorcycle trip a few years ago we ended up south of trieste..was a small kiosk on the side of the road,turned out to be the Croatian border...I handed the customs guy our passports and he leand out and shook my hand with a smile,welcome to Croatia 🇭🇷...was in 1996..I've always remembered that trip as one of the friendliest I've ever done...no wonder u understand us irish...we are the same..only different 😀
What are Irish people like? They are humorous. And always have a lot to talk about. Never run out of stuff to talk about. And they like to party. Irish > 👍 Irish 🇮🇪
You learn pretty quickly that if you say goodbye on a night out then you never get to actually leave. You will still be there 2 hours later because people wont let you go home. You have to pick the right time and make your escape. It's usually done when out with a group as opposed to a small gathering.
Absolute Muppet My brother in law told me a story about a visit to his house by three of my cousins he left to go to a festival he was playing and they were leaving and were at the door and when he came back 2hours later they were still there at the door.
in Croatia it is pretty much the same (especially in Zagorje), it is better to run away than to say goodbye because you will have to drink a few more drinks
@@gallowglass2630 This is precisely why you have to slip out. I’m not well and only go to family gatherings where everyone says goodbye (as if we may never see each other again), and if you try to get out on your own, you’d never get away. I wait until a whole pack of them decide it’s time to leave and they’ve talked at the door for a good 10 to 20 minutes and then I grab my coat and trail after them, getting all the hugs and kisses at once.
Great videos, thanks :) I loved reading all the comments about "the Irish goodbye." I hadn't realised this was a particularly Irish thing, I thought everyone hated goodbyes. But it's definitely always been my experience. It hurts to say goodbye, even if it's just to a stranger. I don't think it can be removed from our history, millions of people left the country during the famine, and leaving Ireland for a better future somewhere else has now become part of the culture. Goodbyes are a painful reminder of a hard history. Saying goodbye to my grandmother was always the hardest, we would pretend we were going to see each other again before I actually left the country, but truly knew we wouldn't as I'd be leaving the next morning. After finally making my way out the door I'd eventually say "I'll see you soon granny" and she'd say "please god."
The reason people disappear without saying goodbye is because everyone you say goodbye to will try and persuade you to stay, "Aw, come on, have one more drink", "But I've just bought you a drink", "Sure we haven't had a chat yet", "But the band are just about to start". If you tell people you're leaving, there's a good chance you won't be leaving.
I'm born and raised in NYC by Irish parents. I'm 50 years old. The area of NYC that I lived had many, many Irish families. And I never heard of the Irish Goodbye until recently. In fact no one that I'm related to either in Ireland has ever heard of it. I believe it's quite the opposite, they won't shut up and go home! Lol. They want to stay and party and drink all night usually.
Even on the phone we say bye bye bye bye bye, oh one more thing…. This is how it is with me and my family 🤣🤣. You got everything spot on there, thanks so much. I’d love to visit Croatia some day, it looks stunning.
47 right now but in my earlier days, I remember my own reason for leaving any party unannounced was the sudden realisation I'd reached my limit and needed to get home to my bed before I embarrassed myself!
I think a lot of our sense of humour is actually linked to the weather. Because it rains quite a lot, it means we spend a lot more time indoors stuck with other people so you need to get on and a sense of humour really helps
i know of one Irishman who would bring an extra coat to facilitate his "Irish goodbye". He would hang the one he was wearing on the back of his chair. When he left the event, he would put on his spare coat and no one would think he'd left because the original was still hanging on his chair.😁
Moving to Ireland in a few months, super eager about it, and your videos are always interesting to watch. Can't stand France anymore, personally, blergh. Thanks for the infos, always!
@@columbmurray there's a lot of pettiness in work life as I remember, nonsense politics. I've only been a tourist (with reasonable French) these last 20 years but the jobsworth / snobby / unhelpful attitude of some people pisses me off immensely. It's a shame because the friends I met studying and working in France were the most generous, affectionate and sharing people I've known. Anyway...I've lived in Sweden now for 15 years (I'm a Scot too) and that's a whole channel of stuff for expat life ;-)
Most Irish people saying goodbye tend to talk about the next time they will meet you other than say goodbye, ie: "hay I'll chat to you next week' or "see you tomorrow " etc
Yea goodbye, tends to be a long drawn out issue. You must say goodbye to all, and then stay another few hours, so yes at times I've just disappeared without a word. I think a more profound Irish salutation is usually in the morning or when somebody knows you're leaving or heading out. Its not the American "have a nice day" its simply "good luck" as if its something you'll need, and I mean really need
You are so right about the Irish goodbye business. We seem to avoid saying goodbye at all costs, even to strangers we will always , for example say, good luck now or see ya knowing well we will never see them again. However the most Irish thing ever and I only recently noticed this is how we thank the bus driver when getting off the public transport bus. Young people and old all do it as I do myself but non Irish just get off and say nothing. Is this specific to the Irish or is this just my experience.
True I always either say good luck or I'll see you even if the person is going to the far side of the world infact the only time I say goodbye is when I'm talking to someone really annoying and want to get rid of them.
I have lived in the United States all my life. Ancestors from both sides of the family emigrated from Ireland in the mid 1800's during the potatoe famine. Kelleher on my fathers side and O'Brien on my mothers side. As an American if I was to visit Ireland I would be totally lost as I am unaware of their culture and the way they do things.
is the goodbye because people don't want to be talked into staying? Could depend on the situation. I used to leave rapidly when I didn't want to get talked into waiting for my drunken pals
That's it for me, David, for sure! If I tell anyone I'm gonna leave, they'll guilt-trip me into staying, so the only way is to sneak! I never even thought about it until now. Ha!
For me I don't like saying goodbye specifically as I feel its bringing on a bad omen that I'm not expecting to see you again. I say good luck instead. Dipping out without saying we're leaving, only time I'd do that is if I see the person I'd want to say to that I'm leaving is otherwise engaged. I wouldn't want to bother them with something like announcing I'm leaving like everyone must know because I'm so important lol. But yea I never use the actual word goodbye
@@Corrky Good question! After watching this video I actually googled how to move there and I've started doing research, I think it might be my goal now too move to Ireland
you said among a lot of things that Irish people like to complain about loads of things,😉,you haven't seen English ones then,I've been living nearly 8 years in UK and trust me,sometimes they are just ...Impossible🤣
Who wants to go to a party and say goodbye to everyone when you can just slide? Partly discretion, part drunkeness and part laziness. It's often also the first thing discussed when you meet up again. Lol If it happens outside of 'gatherings/the sesh" it's just rude but is completely acceptable at large parties.
We just leave a pub or party without saying goodbye when we are too full of drink and we know we couldn't handle another one so we leave without saying anything so we won't get coerced/forced into having another drink! Its hard to refuse a pint or a shot in Ireland!
Irish people are great! I always love to share some talks or crack some dark jokes with them when i visit 🥸 Especially with some good Guinness beer in a cozy pub! Greetings from Switzerland guys👋🏼
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I was raised in the US by an Irish Mum and I’ve returned to the only “home” mentioned in our home after nearly 60 years in the US. I love the weather here. I love the rain. I’ve always loved the rain. The sun is too tiring after a while.
that's great. my parents were also from ireland. i grew up in nyc. what part of ireland did you move to? i'm 50 yrs old and thinking of moving there as I have citizenship.
Tá fáilte romhat ☘️👍
I think the "Irish goodbye" is more to do with if you start saying goodbye to one and then another, it'll take 30 mins to actually leave and someone will try and convince you to stay for another drink. Then you are still there 1hr later.
No, an Irish Goodbye is when you get so drunk that the best option is to just leave. To my great shame, I've done it on numerous occasions
Nailed it Ophelia. Seems rude but often the only option.
A bit of both. :)
Spot on ! It's a physical manifestation of the phone call ending.... bye, bye, bye, bye. Takes Forever to say goodbye to everyone.
Yes your right,
After almost 3 years in Ireland I can agree 100%. Irish people and weather is a love story like no other. And it rubs off on you and suddenly you are talking about the weather too haha
Yes it rains less and less and we're in the middle of 4 weeks of days of temps 20-26deg yet everyone talks Armageddon in relation to the weather
As an Irishman abroad, you hit the nail on the head.
That was a great word you used " spontaneity". A lot of English speaking people wouldn't even have used that word. As a Northern Irishman I thought all your points were spot on. You will never be made to feel more welcome than a traditional Irish pub with proper music and a nice roaring fire on a cold winters night. Oh yeah and we aren't that keen on the English until we get to know them and their views ha ha.
On a motorcycle trip a few years ago we ended up south of trieste..was a small kiosk on the side of the road,turned out to be the Croatian border...I handed the customs guy our passports and he leand out and shook my hand with a smile,welcome to Croatia 🇭🇷...was in 1996..I've always remembered that trip as one of the friendliest I've ever done...no wonder u understand us irish...we are the same..only different 😀
What are Irish people like? They are humorous. And always have a lot to talk about. Never run out of stuff to talk about. And they like to party. Irish > 👍 Irish 🇮🇪
You learn pretty quickly that if you say goodbye on a night out then you never get to actually leave. You will still be there 2 hours later because people wont let you go home. You have to pick the right time and make your escape. It's usually done when out with a group as opposed to a small gathering.
I'm starting to get the picture :)
Absolute Muppet My brother in law told me a story about a visit to his house by three of my cousins he left to go to a festival he was playing and they were leaving and were at the door and when he came back 2hours later they were still there at the door.
in Croatia it is pretty much the same (especially in Zagorje), it is better to run away than to say goodbye because you will have to drink a few more drinks
@@gallowglass2630 This is precisely why you have to slip out. I’m not well and only go to family gatherings where everyone says goodbye (as if we may never see each other again), and if you try to get out on your own, you’d never get away. I wait until a whole pack of them decide it’s time to leave and they’ve talked at the door for a good 10 to 20 minutes and then I grab my coat and trail after them, getting all the hugs and kisses at once.
Great videos, thanks :) I loved reading all the comments about "the Irish goodbye." I hadn't realised this was a particularly Irish thing, I thought everyone hated goodbyes. But it's definitely always been my experience. It hurts to say goodbye, even if it's just to a stranger. I don't think it can be removed from our history, millions of people left the country during the famine, and leaving Ireland for a better future somewhere else has now become part of the culture. Goodbyes are a painful reminder of a hard history. Saying goodbye to my grandmother was always the hardest, we would pretend we were going to see each other again before I actually left the country, but truly knew we wouldn't as I'd be leaving the next morning. After finally making my way out the door I'd eventually say "I'll see you soon granny" and she'd say "please god."
The reason people disappear without saying goodbye is because everyone you say goodbye to will try and persuade you to stay, "Aw, come on, have one more drink", "But I've just bought you a drink", "Sure we haven't had a chat yet", "But the band are just about to start". If you tell people you're leaving, there's a good chance you won't be leaving.
I'm born and raised in NYC by Irish parents. I'm 50 years old. The area of NYC that I lived had many, many Irish families. And I never heard of the Irish Goodbye until recently. In fact no one that I'm related to either in Ireland has ever heard of it. I believe it's quite the opposite, they won't shut up and go home! Lol. They want to stay and party and drink all night usually.
Even on the phone we say bye bye bye bye bye, oh one more thing…. This is how it is with me and my family 🤣🤣. You got everything spot on there, thanks so much. I’d love to visit Croatia some day, it looks stunning.
Yes, can’t end the conversation… it goes on and on.
Spontaneity. Like that trait. Welcoming, social and funny.
I'm thinking of relocating to Ireland and this makes me feel I will fit right in :)
47 right now but in my earlier days, I remember my own reason for leaving any party unannounced was the sudden realisation I'd reached my limit and needed to get home to my bed before I embarrassed myself!
Makes sense :)
I think a lot of our sense of humour is actually linked to the weather. Because it rains quite a lot, it means we spend a lot more time indoors stuck with other people so you need to get on and a sense of humour really helps
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Like our weather we are the perfect balance between misery & humour.
Love and kindest of regards from Ireland
Thank you for watching! :)
i know of one Irishman who would bring an extra coat to facilitate his "Irish goodbye". He would hang the one he was wearing on the back of his chair. When he left the event, he would put on his spare coat and no one would think he'd left because the original was still hanging on his chair.😁
Hahaha that's brilliant! Typical Irish trickster.
@@sorcha3811 did he lose a coat every night ??
Seems elaborate. More likely he only realised he'd forgotten his coat when he got outside. Lol
Moving to Ireland in a few months, super eager about it, and your videos are always interesting to watch. Can't stand France anymore, personally, blergh. Thanks for the infos, always!
Thank YOU! :)
Can I ask what's the downside in France? I have my suspicions having lived there a total of 1.5 years ;-)
I would like to know too.
I had no idea it was like that there.
@@columbmurray there's a lot of pettiness in work life as I remember, nonsense politics. I've only been a tourist (with reasonable French) these last 20 years but the jobsworth / snobby / unhelpful attitude of some people pisses me off immensely. It's a shame because the friends I met studying and working in France were the most generous, affectionate and sharing people I've known.
Anyway...I've lived in Sweden now for 15 years (I'm a Scot too) and that's a whole channel of stuff for expat life ;-)
Your videos on ‘what are the Irish like are really great man’ and spot on! 😂🇮🇪
Thank you! :)
They are like most people, but just a bit better.
Wow what an insight..keep it up😩
If you openly say goodbye while leaving a gathering your leaving can inadvertently signal the coming to an end of whatever is being celebrated.
I noticed that at the end of the episode you didn't say, "Goodbye"
The Irish goodbye is a real thing ...its just that people will usually try to tell you to stay ..so you avoid that and just slip out.
Most Irish people saying goodbye tend to talk about the next time they will meet you other than say goodbye, ie: "hay I'll chat to you next week' or "see you tomorrow " etc
My relatives don’t even do that… if you’re the one leaving, they just all say, “Safe home.” It’s the one leaving who says, “See you soon,” etc.
I've done the Irish goodbye all my life. Saves up to 45 minutes
Great video and i really love your accent. It's so sweet. Hope you like living here and are settling in well 😊
Yea goodbye, tends to be a long drawn out issue. You must say goodbye to all, and then stay another few hours, so yes at times I've just disappeared without a word. I think a more profound Irish salutation is usually in the morning or when somebody knows you're leaving or heading out. Its not the American "have a nice day" its simply "good luck" as if its something you'll need, and I mean really need
Spot on, keep it up
Thank you! :)
You are so right about the Irish goodbye business. We seem to avoid saying goodbye at all costs, even to strangers we will always , for example say, good luck now or see ya knowing well we will never see them again. However the most Irish thing ever and I only recently noticed this is how we thank the bus driver when getting off the public transport bus. Young people and old all do it as I do myself but non Irish just get off and say nothing. Is this specific to the Irish or is this just my experience.
Oh I completely agree about bus driver thing, I talked about that in one of the previous videos.
I always talk to the bus driver is he not a human ,see you later lads
True I always either say good luck or I'll see you even if the person is going to the far side of the world infact the only time I say goodbye is when I'm talking to someone really annoying and want to get rid of them.
I love thanking the bus driver. I never understood why people wouldn’t. (I was raised in the US by an Irish Mum… bus driver always got thanked.)
Yes it's an Irish thing alright, we do thank the bus driver.
I have lived in the United States all my life. Ancestors from both sides of the family emigrated from Ireland in the mid 1800's during the potatoe famine. Kelleher on my fathers side and O'Brien on my mothers side. As an American if I was to visit Ireland I would be totally lost as I am unaware of their culture and the way they do things.
That's no true Joe, you would fit right in after about 5 minutes 😂☘️
is the goodbye because people don't want to be talked into staying? Could depend on the situation. I used to leave rapidly when I didn't want to get talked into waiting for my drunken pals
That's it for me, David, for sure! If I tell anyone I'm gonna leave, they'll guilt-trip me into staying, so the only way is to sneak! I never even thought about it until now. Ha!
@@paulryan522 I mean, I'm almost 50 now but remember these 'aw wait and we'll share a taxi' or 'c'mon it's not even closing time' :-)
For me I don't like saying goodbye specifically as I feel its bringing on a bad omen that I'm not expecting to see you again. I say good luck instead.
Dipping out without saying we're leaving, only time I'd do that is if I see the person I'd want to say to that I'm leaving is otherwise engaged. I wouldn't want to bother them with something like announcing I'm leaving like everyone must know because I'm so important lol.
But yea I never use the actual word goodbye
I want to move to Ireland now
Why not :)
@@Corrky Good question! After watching this video I actually googled how to move there and I've started doing research, I think it might be my goal now too move to Ireland
If I'm not wishing it was summer, I'm wishing summer was over cos I can't live with the heat 🥴
I like to move to ireland one day...what do they think of iranian?
Very good…
I agree we love moaning and talking about the weather.
you said among a lot of things that Irish people like to complain about loads of things,😉,you haven't seen English ones then,I've been living nearly 8 years in UK and trust me,sometimes they are just ...Impossible🤣
We usually watch out for the skippers and shame them...🤣
I know many Irish... and they can drink me into the ground.
Party people 🎉🍺🍺 ☘️
Who wants to go to a party and say goodbye to everyone when you can just slide? Partly discretion, part drunkeness and part laziness. It's often also the first thing discussed when you meet up again. Lol
If it happens outside of 'gatherings/the sesh" it's just rude but is completely acceptable at large parties.
I have work offer in Irland when I Arrive the person tell to go back where I from,for no reason very negatívne exeriance
Where are you from
😂😂😂
Hi corky
Hi Carol :)
What people?
irish people be like: My second language is English but i got no first language
Where are the people?
a lot of Irish people leave when its their round :-)
You hang out with snakes
Same place the natives went huh?
WAKE UP
Bye. Bye bye. Bye bye bye. 😆
I have a pain in head listening to you
Don’t listen then. Nobody’s forcing you.
Who is this guy he doesn't know Ireland
We just leave a pub or party without saying goodbye when we are too full of drink and we know we couldn't handle another one so we leave without saying anything so we won't get coerced/forced into having another drink! Its hard to refuse a pint or a shot in Ireland!
Irish people are great! I always love to share some talks or crack some dark jokes with them when i visit 🥸 Especially with some good Guinness beer in a cozy pub!
Greetings from Switzerland guys👋🏼
Greetings to you too and sorry for late reply.
Thanks for watching and supporting.
Tried Guinness beer one time and just threw up on it. Good old Budweiser for me. I am a true American I guess.
@@josephkelleher8820 Guinness is a truly a special tasting beer. You either love it or hate it.😂
I love it :)