e.g. Thank you for the invitation, Joe Blogs would love to attend.
2006-11-13 10:57:55 · 24 answers · asked by TimmyG 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
if you are going to take Joe Blogs with you, then definitely write him in.
2006-11-13 10:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, writing in third person is not the best way to do it. Was the invitation given to you, whether through writing, speech, or any other means, in third person? Most likely not. If that's the case, then reply with the same style the host or hostess used to invite you. Usually this is first person.
Ex:
I would love to come to your party!
vs.
Fredricka would love to come to your party!
If I were to recieve an RSVP in third person, my first impression of this letter would be that you were replying for someone else, which is in itself a bit rude if such a thing were to happen.
I would also find it somewhat offensive and sarcastic- speaking in third person isn't natural, unless you are writing a book. It's like you might be making fun of the person who invited you.
However, if I knew the person well, I might take it as a joke.
Basicly, third person isn't polite- you're better off sticking with first person.
2006-11-13 21:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by cherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you alone receive the invitation say "I'm looking forward to your party & it would be a pleasure to attend." Do NOT say others will attend if it is not stated on the invitation. Many invitations will ask if you & friend will attend. I wouldn't ask children to attend unless the invitation includes them. It's rude to ask people to an event when they are not included in the invitation. If it's not clear, call the host or hostess.
2006-11-14 02:58:57 · answer #3 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is "joe blogs' invited?
if not, then he shouldn't be attending...
usually on an rsvp you just write the number of people attending
2006-11-14 10:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in this century!
Nowadays informal is fine. Something along the lines of "Thank you for your kind invitation.. I shall be pleased/ regret I will not be able to come". Just remember to sign it so your host knows to expect you!
Oh. And replies by text or email are NOT polite unless that was how you received your invite!
2006-11-15 16:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by Nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QT3.14159 says no
QT3.14159 want to know who Joe Blogs is and why QT3.14159
invited him in the first place
2006-11-13 19:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strictly speaking you should reply in the same manner that the invitation was written - so if it says "Lord and Lady Snooty would be honoured blah blah" you should reply in the third person. But it's all a bit stuffy, isn't it?
2006-11-14 01:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Martin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The invite is for you; writing in a third person is inviting them yourself without an official invite from your host. If your host wanted them there, too, they would've sent them a separate invite.
2006-11-13 19:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that would be wierd. "You say thank you for the invitation I would love to attend and am looking forward to it, with love from Joe Bloggs."
2006-11-16 16:26:17 · answer #9 · answered by floppity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that would be weird. Reply using the first person; e.g., "Thank you for the invitation, I'm looking forward to your party!"
2006-11-13 19:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Your name and address should be posted on the envelope as the return address. You will also sign your name at the bottom of the RSVP.
2006-11-13 19:06:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋