May one initially leave a meal without reciting Grace After Meals beforehand?

BlessingsMeal Interruptions

Synopsis

Whether it is permitted l'chatchila (initially) to leave a meal without first reciting Grace After Meals, given risk of forgetting to return.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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