Tuesday, April 9, 2013

RSVP Etiquette Importance

RSVP, Repondez s'il vous plait: a french phrase that means "respond please".

There is nothing more uncomforting than to plan an event only to be unsure about the number of guests attending.  No matter how much RSVP information you have on the invite people just don't do it.

When you choose not to answer the RSVP the host/hostess is put in a bind.  Are you attending or not?  If an RSVP is required that usually means there are arrangements to be made that will be determined on the number of guests.  Not responding can cause the host/hostess to overspend.

With the dominance of technology, hosts have become creative on ways to RSVP.  There is always and probably will remain the traditional paper form, you have email, and now the ever popular telephone RSVP.  Even if you do not plan on attending, in many cases, it is always nice to let your host know.

1.  Always respond to the invitation in the manner in which is indicated.
2.  Respond promptly.  Most RSVPs have a respond by date.
3.  If you replied yes please show up, if you did not reply do not show up.
4.  Always be thoughtful of the host/hostess that is giving the event, they are "counting" on your reply.  

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