Mom Confessions
RSVP
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So, I'm throwing my sil's baby shower tomorrow. Either a.) Only 3 people other than Dh/I and the parents will be there or b.) I will have over 20 people in my house tomorrow.
I have NO idea because only my mil, gmil, and 1 friend RSVP'd yes. I got 2 no's back. That's 5- out of 20 something invites.
I find it so rude not to RSVP- even if the answer is no! Ugh... drives me nuts.
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I am the same way! I always RSVP! People are rude. -
I only RSVP if we can go. Otherwise (unless I'm given an email address), I don't bother.
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Why?
Quoting rockinmomto2:
I only RSVP if we can go. Otherwise (unless I'm given an email address), I don't bother.
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Honestly? I hate being on the phone. I avoid it at all costs. I do everything through text or online.
Quoting Crazy-Steph:
Why?
Quoting rockinmomto2:
I only RSVP if we can go. Otherwise (unless I'm given an email address), I don't bother.
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I gave email as an option.
The problem with not sending one is food. I have no idea how much food to set out- kwim? I could set out enough for 20 and throw some out because people didn't show, or only set out enough for those who replied and have not nearly enough.
Quoting rockinmomto2:
I only RSVP if we can go. Otherwise (unless I'm given an email address), I don't bother.
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I hate that too-Don't people realize you have food to make? Favors to buy? grrr-it's just rude
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If I'm given email, I'll let them know that I can't make it. Phone calls just give me anxiety. I do think it's incredibly rude to not RSVP then just show up.
Quoting xomrs.chase:
I gave email as an option.
The problem with not sending one is food. I have no idea how much food to set out- kwim? I could set out enough for 20 and throw some out because people didn't show, or only set out enough for those who replied and have not nearly enough.
Quoting rockinmomto2:
I only RSVP if we can go. Otherwise (unless I'm given an email address), I don't bother.
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It IS rude. It makes you want to not make extra food and if they go without, tough titties.
But if course THAT'S rude, too.
So frustrating.. -
I hate that too! When dh & I got married, not one person from my mom's side of my family bothered to RSVP. We gave them 3 options- phone, email, or there was an addressed & stamped postcard included with the invite. How hard would it have been to let us know they couldn't make it?!
IMO, its extremely rude to not RSVP; whether you're going or not! -
I have an anxiety disorder lol. I get almost panicy when idk how many people to expect.
Quoting rockinmomto2:
If I'm given email, I'll let them know that I can't make it. Phone calls just give me anxiety. I do think it's incredibly rude to not RSVP then just show up.
Quoting xomrs.chase:
I gave email as an option.
The problem with not sending one is food. I have no idea how much food to set out- kwim? I could set out enough for 20 and throw some out because people didn't show, or only set out enough for those who replied and have not nearly enough.
Quoting rockinmomto2:
I only RSVP if we can go. Otherwise (unless I'm given an email address), I don't bother.