Hmmpphh.
We are supposed to be having a birthday party for Michael on Saturday. Out of seven kids invited (which, don't get me started about that...I'm a big believer in inviting the same number of kids as they age of the birthday child...somehow a few more got invited, too...), only two have R.S.V.Ped. Which was clearly asked for (with our phone and email address) by this past Wednesday on the invitation. And one of those kids can't come. Which means right now we have a guest list of one and possibly five more. What? The party is at our home, so it would really help if the parents would let me know. I really don't need a billion extra cupcakes.
In the past, I have assumed that if the person doesn't RSVP, that means they aren't coming. But a friend of mine recently told me she never RSVPs. She just assumes the host knows she's coming. What?? So, I don't know what to think about the five I haven't heard from.
This is obviously a pet peeve of mine. It's consistently been an issue with almost all the parties I've ever had - adults and children. Pick up the doggone phone, people!
I totally agree with you! That''s why you provide the phone # (and/or email address). I know most everyone RSVP'ed for Alex's party last weekend. So people DO comply. Why don't you pick up the phone and ask the people? I know its a pain, but better to know.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great time!
Andrea
I've emailed the moms that I could and have called/left messages for those that don't have email addresses...
ReplyDeleteOOOh, I vote that you only give a cupcake to the Birthday Boy + his bro-bro and to the kid whose parent replied!!!! Any other children who come won't get a cupcake and I am SURE their parents will hear about that and hopefully learn the RSVP lesson!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Your friend who is not a parent and can therefore make good suggestions and who also had to follow up with many people invited to her wedding who did not reply in a timely fashion
I agree...in the information age, it's easy to share some!
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