Oh, my goodness, I cannot believe how ill-mannered we have become. Ever try hosting a party, luncheon, or other event which requires your attendees to RSVP? What is your success rate with this?
I was talking to a very good friend of mine the other day, who being the host-ess with the most-ess, about the lack of courtesy guests have with regards to sending a friendly reply to an RSVP request. I really find it unacceptable and well, RUDE, that in this fantastic information age we cannot politely RSVP properly to an invitation... eVite, Facebook events, texts.. all of these technological conveniences make it uber simple to advise your host, or hostess that:
Yes, I'll be there
No, regrettably I cannot attend
Maybe, my schedule is undecided
Failing to select any of these on an eVite is just blatantly r-u-d-e in my book. Please bear in mind, that your host/hostess is planning the event around your attendance with provisions, food, drink, and goodies.
Take a half of a minute, and be polite remember your host thought enough to invite you -- be thoughtful and return the favor.
