A set-piece of Jewish American social life.
Guest: Declaration of intention to depart.
Host: Vehement protest.
Guest: Counter-protests.
Host: Demand for concessions in return for permission to depart.
Guest: Counter-offer.
(Repeat as needed.)
Host: Introduction of (previously unbroached) topic of burning interest.
Guest: Full engagement in topic of burning interest.
Host: Interruption to offer and pack up leftovers for guest.
Guest: Getting up, and slowly moving toward the coat closet.
Guest: Introduction of second (previously unbroached) topic of burning interest.
Host: Running to retrieve book or other object related to conversation that guest must immediately borrow.
Guest: Putting on coat.
Host and Guest: Hugs and kisses all around.
Host: Introduction of third (previously unbroached) topic of burning interest.
Guest: Walking toward door.
Host: Opening door.
Guest: Introduction of fourth (previously unbroached) topic of burning interest.
(Repeat as needed)