2007-05-25 12:11:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
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.
2007-05-25 12:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by dvdflyerdevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Répondez s'il vous plaît: Respond please. If you can't attend, let them know so they don't order too much food or cake. The invitation receiver can use their discretion if they do or don't want to send a gift.
2007-05-25 12:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by LLCoolJ005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP means to respond in kind. In other words, are you coming or not.
2007-05-25 12:17:22 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is French for "répondez s'il vous plaît" in other words, Please repond:)
2007-05-25 12:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by rebekahvada 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
REPONDRE S'IL VOUS PLAIT or please answer.
2007-05-25 12:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋