Subscribe to my channel. Unless you have invisible blood.

This also applies to phone calls. It takes about 20 "well, I'll let you go's" before anyone in my family actually lets you go.

I was once caught in the middle of a Midwest goodbye and a Southern goodbye. It was my last time ever saying goodbye - Irish goodbyes for me these days.

I have a vivid memory of my dad shooting the breeze with the meter reader, and the guy was in his truck, and started backing out of the driveway with my dad following him, STILL talking through his open window. Daddy never could take a hint. 🤦‍♀

My grandfather always went with "Let's get to bed so these good folks can go home". Never failed! 😂

I tried going to college in 1987. Still waving from the driveway..

When I try to leave my mama, she stands at the top of the driveway with a look that says, "As soon as you drive off, I'm going to take my last breath of life. Goodbye, dear child." Oh, the southern guilt I feel!

Driveway? I can't even get out the door without being chased down to take cake/pie/cornbread/ anything with me. Usually in a cool whip or country crock container.😊 I love it.

There's a talent to building in goodbye time in your visiting allocation. I want to be on the road by 6pm so I calculate starting the goodbye no later than 5:25pm which also means you'll have to allude to leaving no later than 5:10pm. You should also assume that, just as you're reaching for the car door handle, a cousin or niece or nephew is going to pull in the driveway behind you. Now tack another 90 minutes on.

In Atlanta back in the early 1960s - whenever we tried leaving my grandparents house it was long and drawn out and even when we did back out the driveway my Nana would run after our car with her arms splayed out and yell at us "Don't leave me! Don't leave me!" (yes, that part was pure theater - and she ALWAYS did it and we loved it.)

You should pair up with Charlie Berens and do a Midwest goodbye vs a Southern Goodbye

The definition of "Southern Comfort" is: Watching one of Matt's videos and feeling the solidarity of -- "I'm NOT THE ONLY ONE!!" Apparently "being Southern" is hereditary! Thanks for the confirmation, Matt 😄

" Yeah, I'mma bout to head out myself in a minute 'cuz I need to run by Mama's house to help her fix her tv. She gets cranky when she can't watch her stories." Works every time.

So accurate. Recently some friends stopped by on their way to Florida. We were sitting on super comfortable furniture in our air conditioned home, so cold you could hang meat in there, drinking the best sweet tea, made by me, laughing and enjoying ourselves when the couple exchanged THE LOOK. Y’all this has been so much fun, thanks so must for lunch, but we need to get on the road. We go outside then precede to stand in the boiling hot sun next to their car TALKING and LAUGHING, no comfy seating, no AC, no sweet tea. I mean to tell ya I kept trying to fit my feet into a tiny patch of shade from a pine tree limb that moved with even a hint of a breeze because the concrete was burning my bare feet. I bout got heat stroke before they ever actually got in their car.

Midwest and Southern goodbye. A: park a little bit away from where you're going. That way you can sneak away and be out of sight before they notice.

Thank you for the closed captioning. My blood is so NOT invisible that I draw mosquitoes away from all people in my vicinity. Truly. It's the only reason anyone ever invites me over.

Mamaw’s goodbye went on forever no matter the weather as she had no AC so wasn’t put off by the heat and humidity. Sitting in a hot truck while she talked to her son as he backed out the driveway was torture and I knew we’d lost when he’d turn off the key and get out to look at the tree she wanted trimmed or door that was sticking. As her dementia progressed the goodbyes became longer and more difficult. I do miss her.

Mom stretched out our visit by at least an hour from when I'd announce that it was time to leave. It often involved a trip to the shop for freezer food or a bag of thoughtful somethings, but squeezing in another round of Rummicub or Uno was her favorite. Hugs & kisses inside, hugs & kisses outside next to the car, & from the door, kisses blown & the hand sign: "I love you." A wave & a toot from the horn & I was officially on my way. ❤️ That's some serious love, right there. Luckiest people.

This is my favorite of yours yet! I couldn't stop laughing because it is SO TRUE!! My feelings actually get hurt when saying goodbye to a Yankee and I wonder if we're really friends. A friend doesn't let a friend drive home without a proper goodbye!

That Southern Living jab got me. 😂

Matt, don't forget "here is something to eat on the road"

Having a pet at home helps. It's not foolproof, but if people know you have a dog at home, they're more likely to actually let you go.

Originally a Missourian we just call it the long goodbye because it feels like all the worst traits of a southern and a midwest goodbye. If it were an Olympic sport my Grandpa would take the gold and my mom the silver. It starts with "kids, go get in the car" and we knew that just meant go play outside with your cousins near the car for a while because it's gonna be a good long time before mom even makes it outside. Then grandpa is going to lean over the driver door keeping it from closing for a while. Now I know that was probably mom's saying to start the process.

I legit did not realize these were southern behaviors until watching these videos. I'm floored that women outside the south hate being called ma'am. It's a sign of respect.

I wish this video had come out the other day. I was over this older lady's house to look at her yard and when I was done we started talking. We moved from the backyard to the back fence to the driveway to right next to my car. Every time she'd say 'okay imma let you go' then would just keep talking 😂 I was there for an extra 20 minutes lol

From my experience in Arkansas, the standing up and walking to the front door part can be over 15 minutes. Porch is another 15. After that, it depends on weather.

My aunt was born and bred in Texas, ended up going to that burnt orange school and has lived in Georgia for the past 20-30 years. We timed her once at our vacation house and it literally took her an hour from the time she said her first good-bye to the time she left.

Awesome video idea Matt. I often think that if the rest of the country had some sort of guide book or videos like this, they may not be as recognizable as " They ain't from round here". Thanks for keeping us with a smile on our face Matt.

This is so accurate! I had a tad bit of shame for a millisecond because I’m guilty of doing this to my adult children! Good-byes are at least a 15 minute ordeal.

I needed to get away from Mama because I had a 4 hour drive home! Another great one, Matt. Thank you! ❤

this is actually so true, and the more family members you have the more time you’ll be spendin outside saying goodbye

Back in the day, after a visit to my parents’ farm in Ohio (just a stone’s throw from Wheeling), we had the long goodbye in the driveway. But wait! There’s more. After driving out the long driveway onto the road, there was a little knoll where we would honk the horn as a final buh bye. I really miss that. (I lived only an hour away.)

I resemble that remark. Thank you Matt for helping me with my affliction. 😄

I don't think this a just a southern phenomenon. My family is from the Pacific Northwest and they do this too. And when you are finally driving off in your car, they wave and blow kisses. When I was young, I used to think it was annoying, but now I do it too. Family is precious.

We have a version of this in Ohio as well. I call it the LONG Goodbye. My husbands last name is Long by the way. It starts in his parents kitchen, then moves to the back door, out onto their deck, then the driveway. I have learned to just make up and excuse like my back is hurting, and go sit in the car after a quick "bye guys I love you" then wait for the ritual to end.

This is so on point! I remember whenever we would visit my wife's parents the goodbye started in the kitchen, moved into the living room, out to the garage, into the driveway and then her father would begin the famed 22 point auto inspection walk around which ended with tire and headlight recommendations. Oh, and of course there had to be the ifnal discussion about which roads we would be taking that led to her father going back in the house to gather maps and show us how he would go. Generally if we had planned to leave after breakfast it ended up being a lunch departure. Of course then her mother would have to go in the house and put together 25 tupperware containers with enough food to travel for at least 14 days when the drive home was less than 3 hours! Gotta love the south! BTW, I now live in Arizona where simply getting a goodbye or hello is a major victory. BTW, Here's how are family did goodbye... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fteha7RyucXGkX0.html

thank you matt. as a yankee who married into a southern family this has been helpful

A lifetime of growing up in the south, going to church, and watching my parents navigate the countless southern goodbyes has taught me how to navigate these situations flawlessly. I’ve been actually been complimented on how well I get out of the southern goodbyes. It’s a point of pride almost

😂😂❤😂😂 Sending a thanks because you really do provide wonderful, clean humor! Thank you and gotta go, Mama's calling!❤😂😂

When my mom is taking too long on the phone with me I usually say “granny’s calling” and it works like a charm (Edit: A friend asked me how I get away with that, because they assumed my granny would rat me out to my mom. They obviously don’t understand the relationship between a southern granny and her grandson 😂. My granny wouldn’t hurt a soul on planet earth, but I actually believe that if I killed someone, the first thing she’d do is try to figure out how to hide the body. My mama would have me thrown in jail in two seconds 😂)

That third one works even better when Mama's in on it and actually calls you at a prearranged time. Then you're not even lying! And I legitimately use the skeeters are eating me excuse because I legit get eaten by mosquitoes. Those welts swell up instantly on me. No invisible blood in these veins!

Reminds me of saying goodbye to my grandparents when we'd visit Alabama. 😂😂😂

Yall should meet my Aunt Shirly. Imagine driving your grandfather to her house to pick something up, and, after 5 minutes, I went outside while she talked with not a break in her breath. Two whole hours went by and she never stopped, I realized I had been walking around the van for two HOURS. She doesn't need oxygen and could probably survive in space.

My family is big on saying "don't rush off" to keep hostages in line. Even if you have been there 7 hours after what was supposed to be just lunch. I have learned to just reply "we'd better." No one has written me out of their wills yet, so maybe it will be alright.

Southern goodbye and midwestern goodbye are remarkable in their similarity.

It really does take a long time to leave after a visit. Some of the best gossip comes up on the way to the car. Factoring in the goodbye time is a must, so relax and enjoy. Southern by the Grace of God.....embrace it!!!

As a person that gets attacked by skeeters before anyone else I agree with this. All you have to do is mention mosquitoes and I'm outta there.

Ok, you just described my entire family. Even those who "went north" to live and come back home for "visits" (6 weeks or more)

Good tips as always. You forgot my favorite, just invite them to eat the next meal with you since you have talked so long it's basically time to eat again.

It is not possible to escape. I'm waiting to see what your solution is and then I'll edit. Ha, ha, love the last one, as that would actually work, good job Matt.

No matter how bad my day is I know that a new Matt video will automatically make it better!

I love the respect for moms message. My mom is a saint, I’d never want to run off and leave her like that.

To get away from my Nana,who lives next door to us and watches us go into our own door when we leave,I tell her “I REALLY have to pee!” Or if the hubby is with me “Hubby has to poop!” It gets us out of there then and there! 😂

I love your channel!! Just found you ab 2 weeks ago, and subscribed right away. While it's hilarious, it's so frighteningly accurate!! Keep 'em coming!!

😆 My inlaws live 4 miles away and we go through this each time we visit. Which is several times of week.

This is among my favorite skits you've done. Loving it, please keep em coming! Although I must say, I think the taste tests are my favorite 😅

You and Charlie Behrens should do a collab of Midwest meets South 😂

When using the "important call" escape strategy, you can really sell it by adding a little startled jump and muttering "now what?" before dragging your completely dead phone from your pocket.

Thank you for a great smile today. "Only one person that is more important..."! That is perfect! Thank you for sharing what is right and fun.

The Southern goodbye sounds like the Midwest goodbye, which begins with a slap on the knee and a "Welp!" It can also take 4 hours.

I cried tears when you said “enough speaking skills to star in a small town Baptist Church Easter play.” 😂😂😂😂 oooh it’s true. And wth is Southern Living doing to Tea?!

Family walking you out to your car: "Oh, Martha May says, Hi." "Well how she doin'?" "She's good. She...." A whole nuther conversation begins 😬

I learned to start saying goodbye 30 minutes before I need to leave. That way, I'll only leave 10-15 minutes late (40-45 minutes after I started saying goodbye). In the winter, I also use, 'I gotta get on the road, I want to get home before it gets dark.'

My family and relatives growing up while visiting: “Well, we better go.” “Well, what’s your hurry? Why don’t y’all just stay?”

As a yankee transplant to the south, I actually fit in. My family in NY would take forever to say goodbye. My southern husband is always trying to rush me out of his family gatherings bc I’m the one holding us up saying goodbye to his family. 😂

You should do a collaboration with Charlie about Midwest goodbyes.

Perfect as always, Matt! Thanks for another great video.

My dad told the guys putting down the water pipes to come back if ever passing this way to sit on the porch anytime.Before long they were calling him pops that really made his week.

Another good one, Love what you do, Matt!

Nowadays, just sneeze or cough. They'll be only too quick to let you go!😂

I love your videos. I watch every one. They can always make my day! Thank u so much for your wonderful sense of humor. Take care. 😊

I am so glad I found this channel the way you just make anyone’s energy change to humble is amazing love the contrnt

Nothin like bein held hostage for 20mins in the driveway talkin into a car window! 😆

This is so incredibly true its not even funny, it takes me at least 20 minutes to say goodbye to my momma, however, I am one of those hated Southerners who mosquitos don't go after very often, if I'm getting bit, then everyone is getting eaten alive and all my family knows it so I can't use that trick

Matt your skills are getting better and better! This was great!

I work for a call center in Alabama, and its not just loved ones. Every call I take has to have like 5 minutes of saying " well we will be seeing you" " alright take care now" "you have a nice day now" "god bless" " alright then"

My mama wouldn't know a cell phone if I handed her one lol

Irish goodbye...GOAT 🐐

My favorite "goodbye excuse" is "welp, gotta get going, dogs ain't been out in a while and they probably need more water. We'll see ya later " 😂🤣😂🤣

It's a Southern Thing really messed up when they didn't stop you from leaving Matt. You are so funny!

Can't tell you how many times my siblings and I fell asleep in the car while the adults said goodbye. And yes, we got eaten alive by the skeeters 😂🤣🤣

My wife and her family have extended Southern Goodbyes to phone calls. Matt, I need a video for how to escape those too.

Oh, I felt this one, lolll. Hope these tricks work as well trying to get out of a random "reunion" at Walmart...

This one is hysterical! I loved your videos ❤

Hanging up a phone call with my parents is easily 10 minutes

Love your videos! :)

Thanks, Matt, for your boldness in sharing your faith in Jesus Christ. God bless you and thanks for the video.

I just did this the last 5 days of my life. Son graduated from the Army in Georgia, we live in East Texas...missed with family from North Carolina....75% of my time was saying goodbye 100000000 times. 😢

You have to say the tea will be rurnt.

Being a southerner living up north when I go home, the long goodbyes feel like a long hug. Up here everyone is in such a rush.

My wife’s siblings have told me, privately of course, that they love how brazen I am about telling people it’s time to leave. Whenever we have a family get together at our house a point will inevitably come when I’m done, and I will make the announcement, “I love all of you, but I’m kicking you out in 30 minutes.” The first time I did this everyone was rather shocked. Even more so when the 30 minutes was up and I started escorting people to the door. That was several years ago. These days most of them are grateful that they can escape without having to say goodbye for hours.

1:42 Amen, brother. Y'all just keep sending those "We want you back!" letters in the mail and I'll just keeping tossing them in the trash.

Y'all come back now". ....and they do! Been there. 🙄

You just described every Missouri goodbye. Probably why some people lump us in with the South and not the Midwest. Either way, plan on at at least an hour in the driveway.

This was a great video. I'd love to stay and chat about it longer, but I have a load of laundry I have to get in the drier.

I'm a born & raised Minnesotan still living in Minnesota. We have our own "Long Goodbye".

Just found you channel through this video recommendation. I laughed and laughed but every word is true!!!😅

I don't know who invented this...Southerners or Italian-Americans. Been caught in both.😅❤At the end of the day, It's about people who care. THAT is a blessing. Love your channel Matt.👍

This is eye opening to me as a rural northerner who fully embraces the Irish Goodbye. You're all in the thick of it down there, and I wish you luck in your extended farewell avoidance.

I am from NJ and my mother took forever to say goodbye to any family. Rush us kids to gather our stuff and go home. We would then stand in the driveway for a half hour saying goodbye to the people we were coming over the next day to visit with.