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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thought-are you personalizing the invite or just throwing it out as though you're inviting everyone? Sometimes people don't rsvp when they don't think an invite is for them per se or they won't be missed.  Another idea is to always make sure you mention who else you're inviting (not by name per se but as in 'we are having three couples over') so that they don't feel alone but feel special.  It is easier to ignore a play date or a brunch if the impression is given that this will happen regardless of their attendance.  And lastly, check dates and make them feel special--"we would really like you to be here so can we work out a good time for you"--these are all ideas but none that negate how rude it is to not reply. [/quote]

This is kind of the only reason someone might have for not responding at all--if the invitation reads like "we're doing X, if anyone wants to join us," people might not feel like you need a response because you're going to do it anyway.

Otherwise, there's no excuse for not responding one way or the other--"I'm sorry, that won't work for us, but I hope you have fun at the park," is perfectly polite.  Not responding at all is rude.  [/quote]

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