Bob/PKB
Nearly 90 invites mailed and a 10% response, with two days remaining on the RSVP by request.
There will be a serious lack of refreshments if I don't hear from these clowns.
Do YOU leave a host wondering or do you extend the requested courtesy? If not, why?
9 Answers
country bumpkin
Ducky
ROMOS
Benthere
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| 8 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
sunnyB
I think it's bad manners to not reply, it only takes a minute these days email, phone. I would be annoyed too Bob.
| 8 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Maybe we are just old-fashioned....fine by me.
FISH-O
I plan for all of the guests when I am hosting.
Not answering RSVPs is just plainly rude. I overlook the rudeness when I am hosting. The only party I had where one individual guest did not show up was last summer in July.
I never ever put anyone hosting and inviting us to an event in that position. It usually floors the hosts when I phone or answer with a card. I am also like Benthere and his wife, I ask what I can bring.
I feel your pain. This is what I do.... plan for everyone, expect nothing and enjoy the people who show up. ... Usually everyone does :)
| 8 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
digger
It sounds like you mailed them out too soon. I don't know what your event is but if it's something formal like a wedding or christening, you can't cut it too close either.
Fact is, if the RSVP due date is even just a couple of weeks away, most people will put it off and likely miss the date.
What's the event?
| 8 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
One friend called to talk about some stuff we're working on, said she got the invitation, and didn't say if she was coming or not.
I almost give up. Almost.
Personally, I'd prefer to downsize and then turn away at the door those that didn't bother replying but showed up anyway.
Bottom line: Don't take it personally. If you want the shower to be a success...and you do...just roll up your sleeves, whip out that Rollodex and start dialing.
Good luck and hopefully, however few or many guests do show up, they'll come with generous gifts. ;-)
Hector, a baby shower is like a birthday party, with all the gifts for the benefit of the unborn baby....the expectant mom is usually the guest of honor and opens the presents. My son was given a baby shower for his son, but my son has had custody of his son since the baby's release from the hospital after nearly two months of methadone treatments. In fact, the baby was actually at that party. My grandson is 2 1/2 now, cute as a button, and full of personality. He's small, though, and who knows what difficulties he will face as he grows because his mother thought a needle in her arm was more important than the child she carried.
jhharlan
