Re: RSVP

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

Since you gave them until Oct 1st to reply, they have plenty of time to respond. If you don't hear by the 29th, perhaps text or email or even a phone call to certain ones.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

Texting ,e-mail, phoning is a little silly. If they show up and there is no space for them. Too bad.

Oh, the rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum
with the words "I love you rolling off my tongue.

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

I am often a late RSVP-er. Sometimes it's difficult to RSVP early because we anticipate other obligations around the time of the event and therefore aren't sure of our availibility until a time closer to the RSVP date. If you gave them until October 1, you can't be annoyed (yet) that you haven't heard from a lot of people.

~Whenever a king sees that his people are about to revolt, he starts a war...~ Napoleon

We rescue cats · ‎01-25-2023

This is so sad but I think it is a statement about the social mores today, or where they are heading. So many folks don't seem to understand that a commitment needs to be made to the friend and/or the restaurant. I was just talking to a friend who is going thru the same thing she said 2 people told her that they were waiting to make sure they didn't get any other invitations that they wanted to attend. I would have told them that I would make it easier for them and withdraw mine.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

@Biftu Of course, if someone shows up w/out an RSVP you are free to tell them whatever. But there is not enuff food to go 'round so those that did RSVP are first in line.

Oh, the rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum
with the words "I love you rolling off my tongue.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

@faeriemoon :Well,aren't you special?

Oh, the rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum
with the words "I love you rolling off my tongue.

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
@faeriemoon :Well,aren't you special?

@Group 5 minus 1 And what exactly is your problem?

~Whenever a king sees that his people are about to revolt, he starts a war...~ Napoleon

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

@We rescue cats wrote:
This is so sad but I think it is a statement about the social mores today, or where they are heading. So many folks don't seem to understand that a commitment needs to be made to the friend and/or the restaurant. I was just talking to a friend who is going thru the same thing she said 2 people told her that they were waiting to make sure they didn't get any other invitations that they wanted to attend. I would have told them that I would make it easier for them and withdraw mine.

That's pretty insulting, and I would have done the same.

My comments (above, who someone had a problem with) referred to obligations, not "a better offer." For example, I have a mother who has some health issues, business commitments, etc. I would just want to make sure I was in the clear to respond yes and not have to worry about reneging on my response.

~Whenever a king sees that his people are about to revolt, he starts a war...~ Napoleon

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

@faeriemoon Here is my prob: You are so busy you cannot even RSVP.

Oh, the rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum
with the words "I love you rolling off my tongue.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

People are rude, rude, rude! I can't stand when I ask someone to RSVP by a certain date and they don't. Common courtesy seems to be a thing of the past.

On the other hand, I was invited to a wedding recently. With a month still left to respond, I had the mother of the bride call me and very indignantly ask if I would be attending as they hadn't heard from me yet. I was on the fence about going and her call helped make my decision.

While I sympathize with your situation, I think you have to honor the date you gave people to RSVP by.

As others have suggested, perhaps an e-mail or text the day before as a reminder that you have not yet heard from them.