diff --git a/daemon/MenuDaemon.vala b/daemon/MenuDaemon.vala
index f82fbf11..6ea4cb60 100644
--- a/daemon/MenuDaemon.vala
+++ b/daemon/MenuDaemon.vala
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ namespace Gala {
                 // Move the menu 1 pixel outside of the pointer or else it closes instantly
                 // on the mouse up event
                 py = (y / scale) + 1;
-                push_in = true;
+                push_in = false;
             }, 3, Gdk.CURRENT_TIME);
         }
     }