Maryland goodbye

Maryland goodbye: when gathering with a group, saying multiple goodbyes in various stages with new conversations in-between goodbyes. At the table, then standing by the table or front door of restaurant, then again outside of the restaurant. The total process takes a minimum of 15 minutes, there is no maximum time limit

Antonym: Irish Goodbye

I would have been home right after dinner, but I got caught up in a Maryland goodbye, and couldn't get out of there