My Iranian friend's family gatherings always evolve organically with no set timeline, and I love the warmth but I literally don't know how to participate without knowing when I can politely leave.
More people experience this than they realize.
The inability to mentally prepare for social duration can create underlying tension that prevents full engagement.
“Where Are You with Monochronic vs. polychronic cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.