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Just had someone who previously RSVP'd yes to dc's birthday party (child is turning 9) abrupbtly change "yes" to "no" on evite 48 hours before party, without offering any apology or explanation whatsoever.

The invitation list was small -- six kids engaging in an activity we're paying for, so the absence will be noticeable, especailly since one OTHER child also canceled (albeit with an apology, an understandable reason, and an invitation for a play-date to celebrate one-on-one the following week.)

Needless to say, dc feels a little rejected (it's that age after all). And I'm a little pissed. I don't care about eating the money, but it does seem rude. It would be one thing to do this to a cocktail party where 40 people are invited and you won't really be missed (although even then an excuse probably should be at least offered), but quite another for an intimate birthday party for a young child. Am I overreacting here? Not like I'm about to pick up the phone and invite someone else last-minute -- we've been on the receiving end of THOSE calls too and they're not fun.[/quote]

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