Friday, October 12, 2007
Why don't YOU RSVP?
WHY DOESN'T ANYONE RSVP ANYMORE??
Currently, I'm planning a church event and I have a 20 person range (either 20 people or maybe 40 or maybe more) will be coming. Do you know how hard that is to plan for?
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Why doesn't anyone RSVP anymore? It doesn't take very long to say, "Yes" or "No" or "I'm not sure but put me as a maybe".
Are we just THAT busy? Are we just noncommittal? Can we not be honest with a hostess?
In my humble opinion, it is just plain rude NOT to RSVP. It is a slap in the face of someone who cares enough to invite you to their event.
I'm ready to hear from you about why you haven't RSVP'd in the past?
And if you have something that you haven't RSVP'd for .... stop reading this and go let that person know if you're coming or not!!
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3 comments:
Bon chance, cherie! Like you, I'm baffled by folks who don't at least give you at least a 'maybe' response. It's hard to believe that they have no clue as to the difficulty of planning when you don't know numbers. Perhaps they weren't raised properly (ahem!). They probably don't write thank-you notes, either. - EmLo's Nan
What I am baffled about more than not RSVPing, is the ladies who don't even pay attention to an e-vite. Do not even open it. Software allows the hostess to see that information and I get ruffled when about 50 women do not even take the time to say Oh, Laura sent me an invitation. Now I know some of these women are not exactly close friends, but most I thought were at least on speaking terms. In this age of convenience we've just lost something in our communication skills. I've decided to quit providing refreshments for most events unless it's a birthday. Well I am off to send yet another e-vite to many people and probably get few response. That reminds me, I need to send two RSVP's as well.
I usually RSVP unless it is obvious that I can't come. Sometimes I feel like I get sent an invitation as a courtsey, but I won't be attending a party or baby shower 1000 miles away. In that event I send a gift, but don't bother calling the hostess to let them know I won't make it. I try to deal with the invitation as soon as I get it, so I don't forget about it. Of course, I have forgotten in the past. Whoops!
On the other side, I have been in your situation planning for an event and overplanned. It is hard because so many people really don't want to commit...you know they might get a better offer. (((Sigh))) I sign of our times.
Michelle
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