Or is it implied that they should contact you either way?
2007-04-14 15:44:48 · 20 answers · asked by superspongeseven 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
An RSVP means you would like to know one way or the other what the person is planning to do. Not everyone will let you know they are not coming and sometimes they will just show up. This can be a huge inconvenience but you should always plan for a few stragglers.
2007-04-14 15:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by debbiem245 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I put RSVP on my wedding invitations and I was actually surprised at how many people had no clue what that meant. LOL. RSVP is for the purpose of letting the host know how many people they can expect will be attending. Usually, the RSVP will include a date in which you have to give them the RSVP. Also, it should include RSVP by mail including a self addressed envelope. Or it will include RSVP by phone with a phone number included. You do need to make sure that your response is given to the host that is sending you the invitation.
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What does RSVP stand for? It is an abbreviation of the French phrase, "repondez, s'il vous plais, " which translates into English as, "please reply." Yet, an astonishing average of 35% to 50% of guests do NOT reply to an invitation by the date that the caterer needs when a traditional wedding rsvp postcard is sent!
2007-04-14 23:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means either way. It is important to respond, so the hosts have some idea how much food, drink, etc, etc. to get. I am going to host a birthday party at the zoo for my grandchild, and it will be RSVP. It is important for the invitees to respond, because I will need to buy admission tickets in advance. It is good manners to let them know one way or another.
2007-04-15 13:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by cyndi a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etiquette dictates that you respond whether you will be there or not.
If the invitation was a written one, one should send a written note of thanks for the invite and either your delight that you will attend or your regrets that you will be unable to attend.
If the invitation is an email, reply with an email. If it was a telephone call, reply by phone.
The only time this rule is broken is if the host requests a specific form of notification.
2007-04-15 00:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should reply either way. Its much more courteous for you to call or send the card back saying you can't make it then the people wondering " i wonder if they are coming or not"...and they might order more food/supplies than they really need.
A reply either way is nice to have especially for a wedding reception.
2007-04-14 23:10:52 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is implied that they either say yes or no. But unfortunately people do not know proper etiquette. We have had to call people to confirm so we had the right numbers.
2007-04-14 22:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by MMMomma C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP = respondez s'il vous plait (sorry about lack of accent marks)
so that means please respond, so the person should respond whether they are going or not.
Now on the other hand "regrets only" means that if you don't respond, you're coming.
2007-04-15 02:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should respond either way so the people hosting the event know how many people are coming.
2007-04-15 02:07:16 · answer #8 · answered by Sassyinsanta_ana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be polite you should reply whether you are going or not. if you don't reply it would be assumed that you are not coming. The host has to make proper arrangements for catering etc.... Very bad ettiquette not to reply. I have known of people not replying and then turning up anyway.
2007-04-14 22:54:39 · answer #9 · answered by holly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either if they can or can't, so you can have a head count. Very important for weddings and other occasions when you pay ahead of time by the plate.
2007-04-14 22:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋