How does being uninvited to a party work?

Question

Is it really as simple as being invited, then told you can't go sany more?

Answer 1

Yep.

However, if you are thinking of doing this to a friend, think about it long and hard before you proceed.

I can only think of two reasons to "uninvite" a person.
A.) She slept with your boyfriend or husband and you never want to see her again
B.) The event has been cancelled.

A host should not worry about whether or not Guest A and Guest B have slept with the same guy and might start a fight.

If the host finds out that two of her guests hate each other, she could suggest to them that, because both are her friend, she wanted to warn them in advance that the other might be at the party. One might decide not to show, and then there is nothing to worry about. Or they both might show and just avoid each other as much as possible. If things get ugly, they should both be asked to leave, and then the host will know not to ask them in the future to attend the same party.

If this has been done to you, the host is not a true friend, and it is up to you as to whether or not you want to ask them why they "uninvited" you.

Answer 2

Well...I think it's kind of wrong. If the problem between the two people is REALLY huge, then the person who was invited would be angry enough not to show up. That's the way I see it. It's just rude to uninvite people. However, I think that if it does happen, the person shouldn't show up. Why cause more conflict? Besides, it's equally rude to show up somewhere you're not welcome.

That's quite the sticky situation :p

Answer 3

Yeah, that's basically it. You shouldn't show up somewhere where you aren't wanted. On the other hand it is totally tacky to invite someone and then uninvite them.

Answer 4

It's sort of like being an Indian Giver but instead of taking back a "thing", the giver is taking back an invitation.