comment: >
  
  You get a half an hour with me, then I’m getting up when I feel ready too.
context: Your family' forcing you to stay sitting even when you have to shit? >
  
  For many people, shitting while standing is a problem. >
  
  You would like my family. We never really did the formal thing. >
  
  everyone stays at the table? My extended family just wander everywhere unless they're drinking. >
  
  Same, but I have been to dinner where everyone sits. >
  
  Why do so many people on Reddit have problems setting boundaries? Just get the fuck up, no one is going to physically stop you. >
  
  Seriously. 
  I'm a 28 year old adult.  I have a job.  I own a home.  I have a life and hobbies. 
  No one is going to "force" me to sit at the table after I'm done.  I'm not a child. 
  I know staying to chat is a social norm and a societal thing, but anyone who's ever been around me knows it isn't my thing. 
  I've never even had someone bad an eye when I've gotten up from the table to get some space. 
  On the rare occasion, I've had someone who doesn't know ask if I was okay, but it was out of concern, because getting up and leaving like that isn't normal, but I get that and I appreciate the misplaced concern. >
  
  Literally all you have to do is say "Hey I'm gonna head out, nice to see everyone!"
  People who are passive like OP piss me off. >
  
  My dad did what youre saying, he would just get up and head into the kitchen or whatever at family events, still 'in the room' but not at the table. We didnt have family dinners outside of holidays so we never had that etiquitte really, but I can KIND OF see how if theres some event and a dude comes over for food and he sits down, eats and then after a bit goes, 'alright well Im bored, I think Ill dip, nice to see you thanks for lunch!' would be pretty offensive. 
  I know you mean to say have some tact, but you made me realize why that 'social rule' exists in the first place. >
  
  That's the thing though, it shouldn't be taken as offensive. Just because someone has cooked another person a meal doesn't mean they should be obliged to stay if they don't want to. That person may very well be happy to reciprocate the gesture by cooking for them but they may be an introvert and not really like socialising for any length of time.
  If someone gets offended because of that, they're not worth being friends with. >
  
  The thing is if you come over someone’s house just to eat and then immediately leave when you’re done eating, it makes it seem like you didn’t care about their company at all and was just in it for the food, which is rude and disrespectful. 
  It’s just social etiquette to stay a little while to show appreciation for the hosts. >
  
  You would like my family. We never really did  the formal thing. We just get the food buffet style, sit where we want, eat, and then go about our business or play games or go for a walk. No awkward small talks. >
  
  Who is forcing you to stay? Just get up and go. Say you need to stretch your legs, are too hot, got to have a shit, whatever. I don't get this one. >
  
  I think OP is a literal child, between 12 to 15.
  EDIT:
  
  But my comment was not that I have to stay. It was more a comment about how I am of the opinion that when everyone is done with their meal, that people should move on to cleaning/using the restroom/stretch your legs/continuing the conversation elsewhere.
  That's it. It has nothing to do with being a child vs. adult.
  
  Maybe not? Confused now. Still sounds like a kid trying to preach to adults. >
  
  Ah, ok. In that case, OP, ask your parents if you can leave the table. Or offer to start clearing up. And then you'll just have to do what they say. >
  
  An hour is my limit.  I'm happy to engage in small talk for that amount of time, but at some point it's enough.  And sitting at the table isn't even comfortable. >
  
  An hour? That's not even a business lunch here. More like 4-6 hours of family meal over here. But you don't sit the whole time (e.g. dance, small walk, form different groups in different areas of the house, etc.). People are only really together when making a speech/toast. Otherwise everybody's all over the place.
  Also, family Christmas dinner is like 90-120 people, so you're never bored. >
  
  My hour meant an hour in addition to the time at the table to eat and the inevitable time before that.  At a family meal, of course it ends up being lengthy, so my hour means the time from the last bite of dessert.  
  Keep in mind that it's not really about boredom or not.  Some people don't want that amount of stimulation and want some quiet time or to switch to another activity. >
  
  That’s what most people are missing it seems. In OP’s case it was 2 hours after the meal. >
  
  indeed >
  
  You're doing it wrong. There is nothing wrong with standing up and saying "if y'all will excuse me,  I've got to stretch my legs",  "... the game is starting", ". .. I promised Suzy a phone call". Or just full stop.  No reason to linger if the conversation is not delighting you.  It would be good to offer to take a few plates to the kitchen. >
  
  alcohol fix >
  
  Just go to the bathroom no one would mind it's normal >
  
  Agreed. We have some family members (my in laws) that are consistently late, well yesterday we gave up and started eating. Of course, an hour in, as we were finishing our mains (and obligatory talking) and making the transition to dessert, they stroll in, no rush in their step, no apologies. Some fam went through the whole thing again with them- explaining the food options, helping serve, asking about day, etc. I was raised with strict manners so at first thought I should stay and visit, but it quickly shifted to, I’ve done my part, I’m sick of sitting on this hardwood chair, quickly ate my dessert, then chilled in living room while they finished their 2nd dinner. No regrets. (Oh and husband and SIL had same thoughts and joined) >
  
  Do you need help from an adult or something? Go and take a shit. >
  
  Assert your dominance, shit your pants & tell them it's their fault I had to keep up with a conversation about how weird the numbering of the interstates are >
  
  OP, if you’re a child, then just ask mom if you can get up. It’s probably fine. OP if you’re an adult then just get up. >
  
  So someone spent 2 days preparing a meal, but your inconvenienced to be away from your phone for 30 minutes? Nice >
  
  Seriously, older parents probably spent a week. Planning, buying ingredients, prepping the ingredients, setting the table, decorating the house , buying presents etc just so they have a chance to see and hang out with their kids for a few hours because they aren’t sure if they’ll be around to do it again the next year.
  Least I can do is to sit my butt down and entertain them a bit. I’ve sat down through boring movies to entertain dates for the chance of getting some. I’ve spent hours in boring conferences with bosses and co-workers I dont necessarily like. Least I can do is do the same for my aging parents.
  If I need to take a shit or need to walk around for a while I’ll just excuse myself and go back when I’m done. I don’t see how hard that is >
  
  It's not really an unpopular opinion. Lots of people are annoyed but won't say anything out of courtesy. >
  
  i hate holiday gatherings in general. i love my family but we dont share interests and ever since i was a kid i just sit their silently.  id be fine giving them hugs and then leaving >
  
  Physically irritating? Like a rash or swelling? >
  
  My grandma used to make us wait for her to 'finish her coffee' when she would take us out for fast food as a kid. Youd finish your happy meal before she was done letting it cool off or whatever then you just have to sit there, even if you played for like 15 minutes or whatever in their playscape, youd come back and still have to wait while she reads the news and 'finishes her coffee'. >
  
  Who the fuck does that nowadays anyway ? lol >
  
  This was my first thought >
  
  You can do as you please. I enjoy sitting around and continuing to drink. I don’t stay at the table constantly but I hang around with the folks at the table and have good conversation >
  
  Agreed. I like to engage with those I only see so often. But basically being forced to stay? Fuck that. I'll come back if I like. I won't check my phone at the table, but give me a break to check it, or smoke or take a shit >
  
  I always get up when I get restless and awkwardly do 100things to not sit down again.
  «Got to stretch my legs, Im so full» (Such s stupid excuse lol)
  Go to the toilet for the maximum amount of time scrolling/chatting/reading
  Pretend I get s phone-call to go outside (lol)
  And once the social cues gets to me, Im gonna stand beside my chair til I feel like I HAVE to sit down
  If I feel extra spicy Im just going straight towards the sofa hoping people will follow. 
  Being human is so…weird lol
  We all know sofa>chairs >
  
  I’m always so bloated and done and my wife is always like “we need to visit.” I hate it. >
  
  I thought people just say "excuse me" and get up and go about other things and whoever wants to keep sitting around to chat at the table can do just that. >
  
  When your parents are dead, maybe you'll look back on what you say with regret. >
  
  2 hours is excessive. >
  
  He's posting this the day after Christmas I feel like 2 hours of family time is not excessive for fucking Christmas
  I mean, I went to my ex girlfriend's house because her mom invited me and I stayed for 90 minutes and I managed to have a good time and they mostly only spoke basic English. It's nice to, once a year on a special occasion, get away from your computer and be around people who are grateful for your presence. >
  
  Sitting at a table uncomfortable for 2 hours after dinner is excessive. 
  Also glad you have a great relationship with your family. Not everyone does. Not everyone has happy memories with Christmas.
  Ahh good old Reddit. They actually didn’t read. OP doesn’t want to sit at a table 2 hours after the meal is over. >
  
  Yeah that's extensive >
  
  Tell me you are an American with no social skills or interest in other people without saying "I'm  an American with no social skills or interest in other people" >
  
  So you're 16 uh?  
  The main issue i have here is....It's the holidays, why wouldn't you want to stay and talk to your family? It seems you're just that annoying kid that wants to go back to his computer and play while the whole family is gathered during the holidays. And no one is forcing you, it's just really rude to want to leave the table as soon as you're finished, when your family probably spent the better part of a week preparing this, just for your spoiled ass to ignore all of it. >
  
  Two expected hours tho at one table? Nah. I'm gonna go take a shit >
  
  Why wouldn’t you be able to go to the bathroom? 💀
  Ofc u can go >
  
  That's what I'm saying. But it sounds like either they couldn't, or they didn't have enough courage to go. When i lived with my grand parents, it was just us 3. No phones allowed at the table. I was 25 at the time.Fair enough, that's easy. But when I did need to get up to go, id check my phone, go to the bathroom, then return until our dinner was over. Just like op, sometimes it went long, which was fine, but I never felt like I couldn't get up or leave nor was I ever told that I couldn't >
  
  1) How about you don't inhale your meal so you're not waiting the whole time?
  2) Interacting with family during dinner is how you enhance your social skills and don't turn into the stereotypical Redditor.
  3) As another comment mentioned, you're going to miss being forced to sit at the table for two hours when your parents are dead and gone. To add to that, I grew up with people who didn't have home cooked meals and they envied the kids that had home cooked meals and interacted with their families during dinner. You should feel fortunate you have what others wish they had. 
  4) What kind of spoiled brat refuses to clean the table when someone else prepared the meal?
  5) Grow up. >
  
  1) I'm talking about when everyone is done with their food.
  2) I'm all for interacting during dinner. But once the eating is done, maybe move the conversation to another room?
  3) Who said anything about that? All I'm saying is that after a couple of hours, I'd like to move around
  a bit.
  4) I actually said that I prefered to clean the table over sticking around. So that is the exact opposite of what I was saying.
  5) Maybe improve your reading comprehension before you become the "stereotypical Redditor", who just resorts to ad hominems and not any constructive commentary? >
  
  
  1) I'm talking about when everyone is done with their food.
  
  Okay. What's wrong with talking? 
  
  2) I'm all for interacting during dinner. But once the eating is done, maybe move the conversation to another room?
  
  Apparently, you aren't. Do you have back problems or something? 
  
  3) Who said anything about that? All I'm saying is that after a couple of hours, I'd like to move around a bit.
  
  Move around then. Who is stopping you?
  
  4) I actually said that I prefered to clean the table over sticking around. So that is the exact opposite of what I was saying.
  
  You said in your original comment that you would not clean the table.
  
  5) Maybe improve your reading comprehension before you become the "stereotypical Redditor", who just resorts to ad hominems and not any constructive commentary?
  
  Look at what you're complaining about. How do you not deserve to be insulted and ridiculed? >
  
  "I''m not offering to clean up the table for your sake. I just need to get out of here."
  That means, I AM offering to clear the table, but the motive is not just about trying to be nice. It's also beneficial to me as well.
  Seriously, dude. What is your problem? I "deserve to be insulted and ridiculed" for what? Saying that my personal preference is for a conversation to move elsewhere when everyone is done eating?  Oh, my god. I'm such a monster... >
  
  
  "I''m not offering to clean up the table for your sake. I just need to get out of here."
  
  You're really telling me you're offering to clean the table and they're not taking you up on your offer so they can continue to talk? I don't believe your claim that you're offering to clean the table. 
  
  Oh, my god. I'm such a monster...
  
  Annoying spazz would be a more accurate description. >
  
  You get a half an hour with me, then I’m getting up when I feel ready too. >
  
  Not unpopular >
  
  Clearly is, considering the amount of hate I'm getting. >
  
  The entire holiday season is there to remind us that people fucking suck. >
  
  Not really after everyone eat the real fun begins >
  
  It seems a bit odd to have an issue with social expectation at a social event.  If it’s the time it continues on for then to me the mature thing to do would be to a) excuse yourself or b) invite the table to join you for a game or something different.  To sit there full of resentment at the situation, while others are probably enjoying the conversation, and stewing in irritation rather than resolve your issue is childish to me. >
  
  I get the feeling you have a lot of social anxiety and not the bravery to just stand up and excuse yourself. It’s not that hard, talk until you’ve bored yourself and then say your goodbyes. >
  
  "I need to get some air," then go smoke a doobie on a walk. >
  
  Physically irritating? Do you get a rash? >
  
  yeah my dad thinks its as rude as pooping in others plates if i get up earlier from the table. Mostly its old boomers that make a big deal about it >
  
  unfit for the sub this is a popular opininion that nobody voices out of respect and parents actually know that and make kids suffer through so they can suffer like they did when they were young >
  
  Read my comment again. And read my responses. I never said anything about my parents or even about "not being allowed" to leave the table. Then tell me who's being the immature one here. >
  
  Then why don't you excuse yourself from the table to take a shit or whatever? It's not a big deal. >
  
  The only way you can get up, and not socialize, is to start clearing the dishes. Otherwise you have to pay your social dues and fulfill the social contract. >
  
  Have you tried using a dry herb vape? >
  
  Good advice >
  
  Dont spend christmast with them, I also eat with my family and we eat ALOT on christmast and we all leave the table when we want to and just go lay down and watch tv >
  
  The way my parents house is set up is a little different. They don't have a traditional living room on the main floor. The floor we all hangout on. It's a kitchen and dinning room, but it's all one big room. They have a TV on the wall and we sit around the table to watch TV. So we are kinda trapped at the table if you want to sit. You could go down stairs but that's where we let the kids roam. Can't really go up stairs cause that's all basically my parents room. So for me. This is not a problem. >
  
  I see you are enjoying the family dinners this Christmas! >
  
  Who's forcing you I just get up and do something else >
  
  I’m 55 without kids but if I had kids I would expect them not to have their phones at the table eat at a normal pace and try to listen to conversation for dinner. All in all maybe an hour at the table. Then you are free to do whatever you want. >
  
  You do this thing called standing up, pretty effective >
  
  You'll live. >
  
  Why is reddit so fucking antisocial? Just enjoy people's company. One day it will be gone >
  
  I agree, but that's on you. It's definitely courteous to stick around awhile, engage in smalltalk with your hosts/guests that do enjoy that kind of thing but there's absolutely nothing wrong with politely excusing yourself when you've put in your time.... >
  
  Op it's a holiday you probably had family that Had not seen you in awhile or for whatever reason. You can sit a little longer. Don't just stuff your face and leave. >
  
  This screams America. Having moved abroad, time spent at the table is high value low effort. Go shit and play on your phone. That relationship is more meaningful. Lol >
  
  It consistantly baffles me how so many apparently dislike, or are emotionally distant with their relatives. >
  
  First world problems. >
  
  A D H D >
  
  Have you actually said anything of the sort to your family?  If not then stop complaining.  If you have then get up anyways and do what you need to do. >
  
  Either participate in the conversation or wash the dish and leave >
  
  What are you a kid? >
  
  Your family' forcing you to stay sitting even when you have to shit? >
  
  For many people, shitting while standing is a problem. >
  
  You would like my family. We never really did the formal thing. >
  
  everyone stays at the table? My extended family just wander everywhere unless they're drinking. >
  
  Same, but I have been to dinner where everyone sits. >
  
  Why do so many people on Reddit have problems setting boundaries? Just get the fuck up, no one is going to physically stop you. >
  
  Seriously. 
  I'm a 28 year old adult.  I have a job.  I own a home.  I have a life and hobbies. 
  No one is going to "force" me to sit at the table after I'm done.  I'm not a child. 
  I know staying to chat is a social norm and a societal thing, but anyone who's ever been around me knows it isn't my thing. 
  I've never even had someone bad an eye when I've gotten up from the table to get some space. 
  On the rare occasion, I've had someone who doesn't know ask if I was okay, but it was out of concern, because getting up and leaving like that isn't normal, but I get that and I appreciate the misplaced concern. >
  
  Literally all you have to do is say "Hey I'm gonna head out, nice to see everyone!"
  People who are passive like OP piss me off. >
  
  My dad did what youre saying, he would just get up and head into the kitchen or whatever at family events, still 'in the room' but not at the table. We didnt have family dinners outside of holidays so we never had that etiquitte really, but I can KIND OF see how if theres some event and a dude comes over for food and he sits down, eats and then after a bit goes, 'alright well Im bored, I think Ill dip, nice to see you thanks for lunch!' would be pretty offensive. 
  I know you mean to say have some tact, but you made me realize why that 'social rule' exists in the first place. >
  
  That's the thing though, it shouldn't be taken as offensive. Just because someone has cooked another person a meal doesn't mean they should be obliged to stay if they don't want to. That person may very well be happy to reciprocate the gesture by cooking for them but they may be an introvert and not really like socialising for any length of time.
  If someone gets offended because of that, they're not worth being friends with. >
  
  The thing is if you come over someone’s house just to eat and then immediately leave when you’re done eating, it makes it seem like you didn’t care about their company at all and was just in it for the food, which is rude and disrespectful. 
  It’s just social etiquette to stay a little while to show appreciation for the hosts. >
  
  You would like my family. We never really did  the formal thing. We just get the food buffet style, sit where we want, eat, and then go about our business or play games or go for a walk. No awkward small talks. >
  
  Who is forcing you to stay? Just get up and go. Say you need to stretch your legs, are too hot, got to have a shit, whatever. I don't get this one. >
  
  I think OP is a literal child, between 12 to 15.
  EDIT:
  
  But my comment was not that I have to stay. It was more a comment about how I am of the opinion that when everyone is done with their meal, that people should move on to cleaning/using the restroom/stretch your legs/continuing the conversation elsewhere.
  That's it. It has nothing to do with being a child vs. adult.
  
  Maybe not? Confused now. Still sounds like a kid trying to preach to adults. >
  
  Ah, ok. In that case, OP, ask your parents if you can leave the table. Or offer to start clearing up. And then you'll just have to do what they say. >
  
  An hour is my limit.  I'm happy to engage in small talk for that amount of time, but at some point it's enough.  And sitting at the table isn't even comfortable. >
  
  An hour? That's not even a business lunch here. More like 4-6 hours of family meal over here. But you don't sit the whole time (e.g. dance, small walk, form different groups in different areas of the house, etc.). People are only really together when making a speech/toast. Otherwise everybody's all over the place.
  Also, family Christmas dinner is like 90-120 people, so you're never bored. >
  
  My hour meant an hour in addition to the time at the table to eat and the inevitable time before that.  At a family meal, of course it ends up being lengthy, so my hour means the time from the last bite of dessert.  
  Keep in mind that it's not really about boredom or not.  Some people don't want that amount of stimulation and want some quiet time or to switch to another activity. >
  
  That’s what most people are missing it seems. In OP’s case it was 2 hours after the meal. >
  
  indeed >
  
  You're doing it wrong. There is nothing wrong with standing up and saying "if y'all will excuse me,  I've got to stretch my legs",  "... the game is starting", ". .. I promised Suzy a phone call". Or just full stop.  No reason to linger if the conversation is not delighting you.  It would be good to offer to take a few plates to the kitchen. >
  
  alcohol fix >
  
  Just go to the bathroom no one would mind it's normal >
  
  Agreed. We have some family members (my in laws) that are consistently late, well yesterday we gave up and started eating. Of course, an hour in, as we were finishing our mains (and obligatory talking) and making the transition to dessert, they stroll in, no rush in their step, no apologies. Some fam went through the whole thing again with them- explaining the food options, helping serve, asking about day, etc. I was raised with strict manners so at first thought I should stay and visit, but it quickly shifted to, I’ve done my part, I’m sick of sitting on this hardwood chair, quickly ate my dessert, then chilled in living room while they finished their 2nd dinner. No regrets. (Oh and husband and SIL had same thoughts and joined) >
  
  Do you need help from an adult or something? Go and take a shit. >
  
  Assert your dominance, shit your pants & tell them it's their fault I had to keep up with a conversation about how weird the numbering of the interstates are >
  
  OP, if you’re a child, then just ask mom if you can get up. It’s probably fine. OP if you’re an adult then just get up. >
  
  So someone spent 2 days preparing a meal, but your inconvenienced to be away from your phone for 30 minutes? Nice >
  
  Seriously, older parents probably spent a week. Planning, buying ingredients, prepping the ingredients, setting the table, decorating the house , buying presents etc just so they have a chance to see and hang out with their kids for a few hours because they aren’t sure if they’ll be around to do it again the next year.
  Least I can do is to sit my butt down and entertain them a bit. I’ve sat down through boring movies to entertain dates for the chance of getting some. I’ve spent hours in boring conferences with bosses and co-workers I dont necessarily like. Least I can do is do the same for my aging parents.
  If I need to take a shit or need to walk around for a while I’ll just excuse myself and go back when I’m done. I don’t see how hard that is >
  
  It's not really an unpopular opinion. Lots of people are annoyed but won't say anything out of courtesy. >
  
  i hate holiday gatherings in general. i love my family but we dont share interests and ever since i was a kid i just sit their silently.  id be fine giving them hugs and then leaving >
  
  Physically irritating? Like a rash or swelling? >
  
  My grandma used to make us wait for her to 'finish her coffee' when she would take us out for fast food as a kid. Youd finish your happy meal before she was done letting it cool off or whatever then you just have to sit there, even if you played for like 15 minutes or whatever in their playscape, youd come back and still have to wait while she reads the news and 'finishes her coffee'. >
  
  Who the fuck does that nowadays anyway ? lol >
  
  This was my first thought >
  
  You can do as you please. I enjoy sitting around and continuing to drink. I don’t stay at the table constantly but I hang around with the folks at the table and have good conversation >
  
  Agreed. I like to engage with those I only see so often. But basically being forced to stay? Fuck that. I'll come back if I like. I won't check my phone at the table, but give me a break to check it, or smoke or take a shit >
  
  I always get up when I get restless and awkwardly do 100things to not sit down again.
  «Got to stretch my legs, Im so full» (Such s stupid excuse lol)
  Go to the toilet for the maximum amount of time scrolling/chatting/reading
  Pretend I get s phone-call to go outside (lol)
  And once the social cues gets to me, Im gonna stand beside my chair til I feel like I HAVE to sit down
  If I feel extra spicy Im just going straight towards the sofa hoping people will follow. 
  Being human is so…weird lol
  We all know sofa>chairs >
  
  I’m always so bloated and done and my wife is always like “we need to visit.” I hate it. >
  
  I thought people just say "excuse me" and get up and go about other things and whoever wants to keep sitting around to chat at the table can do just that. >
  
  When your parents are dead, maybe you'll look back on what you say with regret. >
  
  2 hours is excessive. >
  
  He's posting this the day after Christmas I feel like 2 hours of family time is not excessive for fucking Christmas
  I mean, I went to my ex girlfriend's house because her mom invited me and I stayed for 90 minutes and I managed to have a good time and they mostly only spoke basic English. It's nice to, once a year on a special occasion, get away from your computer and be around people who are grateful for your presence. >
  
  Sitting at a table uncomfortable for 2 hours after dinner is excessive. 
  Also glad you have a great relationship with your family. Not everyone does. Not everyone has happy memories with Christmas.
  Ahh good old Reddit. They actually didn’t read. OP doesn’t want to sit at a table 2 hours after the meal is over. >
  
  Yeah that's extensive >
  
  Tell me you are an American with no social skills or interest in other people without saying "I'm  an American with no social skills or interest in other people" >
  
  So you're 16 uh?  
  The main issue i have here is....It's the holidays, why wouldn't you want to stay and talk to your family? It seems you're just that annoying kid that wants to go back to his computer and play while the whole family is gathered during the holidays. And no one is forcing you, it's just really rude to want to leave the table as soon as you're finished, when your family probably spent the better part of a week preparing this, just for your spoiled ass to ignore all of it. >
  
  Two expected hours tho at one table? Nah. I'm gonna go take a shit >
  
  Why wouldn’t you be able to go to the bathroom? 💀
  Ofc u can go >
  
  That's what I'm saying. But it sounds like either they couldn't, or they didn't have enough courage to go. When i lived with my grand parents, it was just us 3. No phones allowed at the table. I was 25 at the time.Fair enough, that's easy. But when I did need to get up to go, id check my phone, go to the bathroom, then return until our dinner was over. Just like op, sometimes it went long, which was fine, but I never felt like I couldn't get up or leave nor was I ever told that I couldn't >
  
  1) How about you don't inhale your meal so you're not waiting the whole time?
  2) Interacting with family during dinner is how you enhance your social skills and don't turn into the stereotypical Redditor.
  3) As another comment mentioned, you're going to miss being forced to sit at the table for two hours when your parents are dead and gone. To add to that, I grew up with people who didn't have home cooked meals and they envied the kids that had home cooked meals and interacted with their families during dinner. You should feel fortunate you have what others wish they had. 
  4) What kind of spoiled brat refuses to clean the table when someone else prepared the meal?
  5) Grow up. >
  
  1) I'm talking about when everyone is done with their food.
  2) I'm all for interacting during dinner. But once the eating is done, maybe move the conversation to another room?
  3) Who said anything about that? All I'm saying is that after a couple of hours, I'd like to move around
  a bit.
  4) I actually said that I prefered to clean the table over sticking around. So that is the exact opposite of what I was saying.
  5) Maybe improve your reading comprehension before you become the "stereotypical Redditor", who just resorts to ad hominems and not any constructive commentary? >
  
  
  1) I'm talking about when everyone is done with their food.
  
  Okay. What's wrong with talking? 
  
  2) I'm all for interacting during dinner. But once the eating is done, maybe move the conversation to another room?
  
  Apparently, you aren't. Do you have back problems or something? 
  
  3) Who said anything about that? All I'm saying is that after a couple of hours, I'd like to move around a bit.
  
  Move around then. Who is stopping you?
  
  4) I actually said that I prefered to clean the table over sticking around. So that is the exact opposite of what I was saying.
  
  You said in your original comment that you would not clean the table.
  
  5) Maybe improve your reading comprehension before you become the "stereotypical Redditor", who just resorts to ad hominems and not any constructive commentary?
  
  Look at what you're complaining about. How do you not deserve to be insulted and ridiculed? >
  
  "I''m not offering to clean up the table for your sake. I just need to get out of here."
  That means, I AM offering to clear the table, but the motive is not just about trying to be nice. It's also beneficial to me as well.
  Seriously, dude. What is your problem? I "deserve to be insulted and ridiculed" for what? Saying that my personal preference is for a conversation to move elsewhere when everyone is done eating?  Oh, my god. I'm such a monster... >
  
  
  "I''m not offering to clean up the table for your sake. I just need to get out of here."
  
  You're really telling me you're offering to clean the table and they're not taking you up on your offer so they can continue to talk? I don't believe your claim that you're offering to clean the table. 
  
  Oh, my god. I'm such a monster...
  
  Annoying spazz would be a more accurate description.