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"RSVP" vs. "Regrets Only"Technically, RSVP is an abbreviation of the French phrase "Répondez s'il vous plaît." Translated it simply means "reply, if you please". The more lax term "Regrets Only" means just what it says - "Don't call us unless you are NOT coming to the party and if you don't call, we expect to see your smiling face the day of the event". This is a relative new term and can cause a whole new set of problems. You really expect people to call if they can't come to your event? It's hard enough to get anyone to respond to an invitation's printed "RSVP to 555-2934" with a "Yes, we're coming" or "No, we're not coming". To get an answer even with self-addressed, stamped envelopes to return a "fill-in-the-blank" response card, a respond by date, phone numbers to call, or email addresses to write a quick "yes" or "no" is next to impossible today, but seriously, "Regrets Only"? Some hosts misunderstand and believe a Regrets Only response will be easier on them and tons of people won't have to call and leave messages about the party, only the people not coming. Do you really think they'll call if they can't come? Don't use "Regrets Only" when:
We suggest you play it safe and make it easy on people by using any of the following on your invitation:
We know RSVP response is at an all time low and hostzillas have long memories of those "friends" who didn't make an effort to reply one way or the other. So, to help hosts everywhere, the next time you get an invitation... JUST be a great responder! JUST don't forget to respond if the invitation requests you to JUST pick up the phone JUST email you're coming or not JUST mail the RSVP card JUST DO IT! And hosts everywhere will thank you and every person who learns how to be a perfect responder for making this aspect of party hosting a breeze! We loved this emailed reply (copied from crassanxiety.com). Feel free to copy it the next time you email your reply.
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