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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If they don’t open it or respond, they aren’t interested.  It’s an invitation not a summons.  [/quote]

OP here. I am not talking about people who don’t respond. I am talking about people who RSVP yes and then I pay for their kid and they don’t show up.

I’m totally fine with people not responding or RSVPing no. I’m even ok with people texting me at the very last minute to say they can’t come. I had a person say they were sick and I let a sibling join. I’m annoyed at the person who just didn’t show up and I am out $50. It is the principle more than the actual cost but the cost is annoying also.[/quote]

Don’t invite them next time. And where are you paying $50/kid? Or are you including the cost of fruit punch, pizza,
and cake? Because you can take all that as leftovers. Individually wrap any cake slices and freeze them.

You also may across as way too intense. Maybe the other parents pick up on that and realize they’re not into it? They shouldn’t RSVP yes and not show, but you seem very, very angry.

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Not OP but I had the same thing happen this past weekend- DS is in 4th grade and invited 10 kids total, 8 responded yes then 2 never showed up and I didn't get a cancellation text or anything.  I don't even really know the parents, we are relatively new to the school and of the 2 no-shows I've met 1 parent in passing.  I find it rude and understand why OP finds it rude- venting on an anonymous meesage board does not mean we are rampaging around kids' events with angry intense faces.  Even if that was the case and the parents were scared by our intensity they should just reply "no" to begin with.   :lol: [/quote]

This.  Agree completely.[/quote]

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