After 40, you’re undeniably a full-fledged adult and definitely don’t need anyone’s permission to leave the dinner table. That said, many people find themselves feeling awkward about doing so, and compensate by going into too much detail about why exactly they’re getting up. Keep it to yourself, get up discreetly, and return as quickly as you can. And when you want to want to improve your dinner game, check out these 15 Genius Tricks for Amazing Dinner Parties.