2006-09-26 23:06:36 · 14 answers · asked by prince m 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
The term R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".
If R.S.V.P. is written on an invitation it means the invited guest must tell the host whether or not they plan to attend the party.
It does not mean to respond only if you're coming, and it does not mean respond only if you're not coming (the expression "regrets only" is reserved for that instance). It means the host needs a definite head count for the planned event, and needs it by the date specified on the invitation.
2006-09-26 23:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "please respond". If you receive an invitation with RSVP and a date on it, it's nice to let the inviter know whether you'll be attending the function or not. It might mean money to them, like with a wedding where you are paying $$$ per head to feed your guests. If somebody doesn't RSVP and then turns up, you may not have enough seats/food etc for them. If lots of people RSVP to say they're not coming, you might change the date of your function or cancel it. If they don't RSVP, you might end up with food and drink for 20 people and only 4 people arrive to share!
2006-09-26 23:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by ms moon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP Means Resource ReSerVation Protocol (network, Internet) A draft Internet standard, protocol developed for supporting different QoS classes in IP applications (such as videoconference, multimedia). This protocol will allow internetworking devices to communicate with each other and reserve resources from end to end for an application.
2006-09-26 23:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French word "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "reply Please!" if you're sending a wedding ceremony invitation with an RSVP notation, you're asking your visitors to "reply Please" that you'll devise appropriately.
2016-11-24 21:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.S.V.P. means Répondez s'il vous plaît", a French phrase that translates to "Respond please". The person sending the invitation would like you to tell him or her whether you accept or decline the invitation. That is, will you be coming to the event or not? Etiquette rules followed in most Western cultures require that if you receive a formal, written invitation, you should reply promptly, perhaps that same day.
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2006-09-26 23:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by maverick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "Reply Please
2006-09-26 23:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by robug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in punjabi
Rongey Sarey Vihah Pichon
( all will cry after marriage)
2006-09-26 23:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by hacker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".
2006-09-26 23:31:57 · answer #8 · answered by ap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should i say it too ? .....it's French
it means "Please Reply"
Example : if someone sent you an invitation, it asks for replying back whether you are accepting the invitation or not.
2006-09-26 23:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repondez S'il Vous Plait
It's French for Please Respond.
2006-09-26 23:08:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋