RSVP Troubles?
May 14th 2009 10:01 am
Any party host or hostess has probably has some sort of love hate relationship with these for letters.
R.S.V.P. meaning, “répondez, s’il vous plaît,” in french (translated “please reply” in English), can cause such frustration for a party hostess. Why? Because many people do not R.S.V.P. which often times leaves the hostess guessing at the guest count and unable to finalize party details.
Why is that more often times than not- no one R.S.V.P.s? Do invited guests simply forget? Do they not think it is required or important?
Please share your thoughts? I would loooove to know what you think!
Tags: Hostessing, party planning, party tips
madly59 responded on 14 May 2009 at 10:09 am #
I think people have become lazy about things like RSVP! They just assume the hostess will KNOW they are coming or not. I myself think it is rude not to RSVP!!! IMHO! :O)
Kristina responded on 14 May 2009 at 10:13 am #
Oh My Goodness. This is my biggest pet peeve. Recently had a Birthday Party that required an accurate head count three days before by company. I asked for an RSVP 1 week before the party. Invites were sent out 2 weeks before. Out of 10 I had 2 RSVPs. Of course I had to then wait around school like a stalker to ask parents if their child was attending.
Personally, I think it is rude not to RSVP when it is clearly stated to do so.