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Pick Up the Phone and RSVP, Please!
by Emily Carter
Dec. 18, 2023
I totally understand. Life can be chaotic, and sometimes responding to invitations feels like a low-priority task. Who has the time to RSVP when there are a million things to juggle? But let’s get real for a moment—ignoring that RSVP isn’t just a minor oversight; it can create a bit of chaos for the hostess (that’s me, by the way!).
I can imagine you might have missed the big, bold print asking for RSVPs by last Saturday. It’s not exactly a life-or-death situation, right? But when you don’t let me know how many kids are coming, it makes planning a bit of a juggling act. Everyone else managed to respond, which is why I prepared for 13 kids—plus one extra, just in case. But then you show up with all four of your kids, unannounced, and now we’re short on snacks and goodies.
Yikes! But hey, thank goodness for some box wine, right? Here, take a glass while we quickly figure this out. As the little ones take turns swinging at the piñata, let’s see what we can scrape together from the fridge.
Pizza? Oops, we’re down one or two slices since I didn’t account for three additional kids. But let’s see… oh, I found some yogurt tubes, pretzels, and half a tuna sandwich. Your kids can handle that, right?
As for the cake, well, I only have 14 cupcakes. So your four kiddos will just need to share one. Not a big deal, right? I mean, it’s not like I had any idea you were coming!
And the goody bags? Oh boy, looks like your four kids will have to figure out how to share a single glow-in-the-dark Minion. Think of it as a fun lesson in sharing!
So here’s the thing: RSVPs aren’t just a fancy addition to pretty invitations; they serve a real purpose. They help the hostess (that’s me again!) prepare for the delightful chaos of kids running around, devouring cake, and wreaking havoc on my living room.
When you skip the RSVP, it sends two messages: 1) you’re not familiar with party etiquette, and 2) you’re not planning to attend. So please, don’t roll your eyes at the cupcake sharing or the tuna sandwich your child just fed to my dog.
Next time, do me a solid and pick up the phone to RSVP!
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In summary, RSVPing is crucial for a smooth party experience. It helps the host plan effectively and ensures everyone has enough treats to go around. So, let’s keep the chaos to a minimum and make sure to respond next time!