If people don't RSVP to a party, does that mean they are not going to the party?

[Anonymous]

I know it's a pain, but the only real way to know is the call to double check in a nice way. The upside is that you will politely make them feel like an ass!

[Anonymous]

Some people aren't sure if they can go and are waiting to find out, others just forget, others are flat out rude.

I had to check in with one person who hadn't RSVPd to my daughter's party and she was able to go....

[Anonymous]

One thing that helps on your invites is to make sure you include an email address as a means to RSVP. People who only provide a phone number for the RSVP will get a higher rate of non-RSVPs. Over 90% of people respond by email.

[Anonymous]

It also a pet peeve of mine, mostly because I take it personal like a rejection of me or my kid. I once had someone not rsvping for an event that required a head count by a certain day to reserve tickets. Well the person called me a day before the event and said he wouldn't come because he observes the Sabath. That annoyed me because that is something he surely knew all along!