Friday, November 13, 2026

🍷 Entertaining

How the French End an Evening

Nobody announces they are leaving well in advance. Someone stands, and within ten minutes everyone has gone. The departure is collective and quick, and the host does not resist it.

When you next want an evening to end, stand up and start clearing. It is understood, it is not rude, and it will take about ten minutes.

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