Cultural norms for visiting in Ireland

ninjabox

Hi,

My BF and I had a difference of opinion on a visit we made yesterday to a friend.

This is my BFs friend, he is recently married and has a <1 year old baby.

We visited, had a cup of tea, stayed for about 45 mins and then headed off. I was the one who said we should go. My BF said he thinks it was rude not to stay longer.

They mentioned were going to a public event in their town with the child, so I wanted to give them time to get there.

They invited us to go with them but I politely declined, reason being I wanted to get back and finish redecorating my bedroom.

The original invitation had been for an earlier time, and I believe this was so they wouldn't miss the event. We had to come later and I believe they only invited us to the event to be polite as they didn't want to rush us out.

What do you think? Was I rude to leave and not join them?

I did bring a gift for the little baby!

bee06

I'd say you were right. Nothing worse than a guest who overstays their welcome.

Dolbert

You made the right call IMO. You read the social cues correctly while your boyfriend didn't

angeldelight

Yep I'd agree and think you absolutely did the right thing