do you RSVP when you are asked to?

Question

I have given out about 15 invatations which ask for RSVP and havent gotten 1. Is this normal or is nobdy gonna show up?

btw the party is Sat.

Answer 1

always, so the person throwing the party has an idea of how many people are coming and can plan on how much food and drinks, etc, they need to buy. i think it's rude if you don't. Plus it's a good time to ask if I can bring anything.

Answer 2

I haer you!! I am having a prty Sat too and am STILL waiting for about 4 people to RSVP!!!!! I always do it because not doing it is rude. Like what? Ishould be honored that you could find the time to make my gathering or something? I'll tell you what I do though. If youhave someone who did not RSVP but still comes, say real loud in front of everyone, "ohI didn't hear from you, so I assumed you weren't coming. I hope there are enough seats, drinks, etc (whatever you are having). This will sufficiently embarrass this person. Immature maybe, but I like to do it.

Answer 3

I do.

I think timing is an issue. If you send it out too soon people will think they have plenty of time and forget about it.

Also if you send it to a couple they will each think the other person did it.

One mistake I made was to send out invitations to my daughters birthday to her pre-school classmates. But the party is this Sunday and her last day of pre-school was over 6 weeks ago when I handed out the invitations. No one has RSVP'd and I have no contact information for any of them. That was dumb. Well, my wife went over to the school two days ago to leave reminders for the parents but still no replies.

So I say try to get the phone numbers of the people you are inviting. Wait 'til the last minute, like the day before you have to buy or prepare the food, and then start calling. Plan this just like you plan everything else for the party. Write it on the calendar or whatever "Thursday 6pm. start calling everyone who didn't RSVP". Then you won't be stewing for all the days/weeks leading up to the party. When you call you will just have to put them on the spot. But don't be rude about it if you can help it.

I know this won't help this weekend but hopefully next time.

Answer 4

It's unfortunately normal, but shouldn't be. RSVP means to respond be it a yes or a no because the hostess needs to plan for how much food to have. If you RSVP a yes and don't show, you waste her money. If you give a no, or say nothing and show up, you're putting a burden on everyone. People these days refuse to commit. They're afraid that something better might come up. C'mon, people! Manners!

Answer 5

I RSVP when I am supposed to, however I went to a party with my son the other day. I was the only other parent who RSVP. So they only brought so much money with them (the party was at Chucky Cheese.) 4 people showed up with kids who did not RSVP the Dad had to run home to get more money to pay for these kids. I thought it was very rude, and I felt bad, the parents told me they would never have another party again.

Answer 6

Out of politeness I RSVP, you could casually work it into a conversation with the person... by the way, I didn't get know whether or not you were going to make it on Saturday, are you able to attend.... that kind of thing. Otherwise if you haven't got any responses, they are rude and not coming and can't be bothered to tell you, or if they are really good friends of yours figure you know that they will be there and don't have to RSVP.

Answer 7

A lot of the time I don't RSVP by calling, I usually just tell the person if I am coming or not. Sometimes I don't RSVP and just show up.

Answer 8

I usually do RSVP. But it's normal not to receive any responses. I've thrown partys and have not received 1 RSVP but people showed up. I dont' know what it is now adays.

Answer 9

I always RSVP whether or not I will be attending. If you don't hear anything soon, you can probably call your potential guests to find out if he/she will be coming. I'm not sure how proper that is, but it's not like those people are being considerate to you in the first place.

Answer 10

I always respond to an RSVP request. If I were you, I would not hold the event because it appears no one is coming. If they were planning to show up, well they are just rude and should not be encourage to continue being rude.