tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post2233709610911504396..comments2023-10-15T05:22:37.391-04:00Comments on amuse-bouche: s'il vous plaitAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366031457587496623noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-62856648627221012882007-03-03T09:45:00.000-05:002007-03-03T09:45:00.000-05:00Amen!! I rsvp right away, most don't. For our kidd...Amen!! I rsvp right away, most don't. For our kiddos b-day parties I had on the invite: please call me to get our gate code. Clever huh?haha<BR/>They did respond, otherwise knew they would look stupid stuck at the gate;)<BR/>(I too invite everyone in the class, I don't want hurt feelings!)<BR/>-ciaosista # 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/08319585263786960619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-28810018452973590792007-03-02T12:50:00.000-05:002007-03-02T12:50:00.000-05:00can't wait to hear the final count and also to hea...can't wait to hear the final count and also to hear how you kept your blood pressure under control when you had 16 instead of 20... :)carlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116230992853320714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-26645347363959121672007-03-01T15:01:00.000-05:002007-03-01T15:01:00.000-05:00Oh, I should just add to that last comment that, o...Oh, I should just add to that last comment that, on reading everyone's responses, it is of course not helped if children or spouses don't pass on info.<BR/><BR/>Kelly.a. - you are so right when you say things get 'carried away to the depths of the house'.<BR/>That is why, with invitations, I have to physically PIN THEM DOWN somewhere out of reach and make the rsvp-ing a priority.<BR/><BR/>But, yes, if they get 'lost' in the hubbub of family life then you're stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea. :-(Amanda :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942891521200360640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-52872855514873446482007-03-01T14:56:00.000-05:002007-03-01T14:56:00.000-05:00Okay, so I've finished reading your post. You're t...Okay, so I've finished reading your post. You're the bigger person for keeping cool about it all and resorting to good manners. I'm a mum who always rsvp's - I mean, how hard is it to pick up the phone and say sorry he/she can't go, but GOOD LUCK with the party and you hope their child has a good time? How time-consuming is that??<BR/><BR/>It's basic good manners to just answer a question, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>(I'll ignore that 'cyber silence'!!)Amanda :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942891521200360640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-78997480153223395302007-03-01T14:49:00.000-05:002007-03-01T14:49:00.000-05:00Right, I've only read HALF of this post so far, Le...Right, I've only read HALF of this post so far, Lelly, and I'm SEETHING!!!! Let's see if the rest of it calms me down....<BR/>*bangs mouse on desk and clicks frantically*Amanda :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942891521200360640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-10470143876336185422007-03-01T13:18:00.000-05:002007-03-01T13:18:00.000-05:00Oh, that is bad that nobody has responded. I'm in...Oh, that is bad that nobody has responded. I'm in a bit of a pickle today. My daughter Avery just handed me an invitation to a birthday party that is tomorrow. She got it at school and didn't share it with me. So, I haven't RSVP'd. I feel yucky about that, and I am not quite sure what to do other than call the mom and apologize and say I understand if it had to be planned without Avery. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the party - I hope the calls start pouring in for you.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410598011613852974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-71323303625928524342007-03-01T11:41:00.000-05:002007-03-01T11:41:00.000-05:00RUDE! I just find it interesting when parents just...RUDE! I just find it interesting when parents just show up with their kiddos at a party and you had no idea they were coming! Good luck with the party!!Price Cream Parlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395018855812278552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-62021781261865891122007-03-01T10:02:00.000-05:002007-03-01T10:02:00.000-05:00Seriously could not agree more that manners are a ...Seriously could not agree more that manners are a must. <BR/><BR/>I have all but given up on writing RSVP since it doesn't seem to help. <BR/><BR/>My sister is so last minute that she never RSVPs for ANYTHING. Well who do you think was complaining, and loudly, on the day of my neice's BuildABear party and she had no idea if she even had enough kids coming to the party to qualify for a party... I had to really bite my tongue<BR/><BR/>On a happy note CONGRATS on Jack's big day. I know the party will go off well and he will have a great time. I hope you get more info on numbers so you can have fun, too.carlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116230992853320714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-51778985127625690952007-03-01T08:32:00.000-05:002007-03-01T08:32:00.000-05:00Ohhhh do I feel your rant. I had a baby shower a ...Ohhhh do I feel your rant. I had a baby shower a few months ago, sent out 50 invitations and 4 people RSVP'd. Food for 50 women or 4?<BR/><BR/>I was in charge of a cub scout banquet last week, 115 people RSVP'd and 40 showed up! I bought food for 115!!!<BR/><BR/>And last week I had a fleeting recollection of seeing a birthday invitation (my husband opened it and handed it to our 3 yr old and it was carried away to the depths of the house), we missed the party I am sure, no RSVP no nothing. I couldn't even make eye contact with the mother when I saw her at church, I was so ashamed!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132575568971360451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-3447405166969218682007-03-01T05:01:00.000-05:002007-03-01T05:01:00.000-05:00It's so funny that you posted about this b/c it dr...It's so funny that you posted about this b/c it drives me CRAZY when people don't RSVP. I had a big Halloween party for my kids last year and we invited over 20 kids (plus sibs). Only about 8-9 responded. I was in the same boat as you. It's really frustrating!<BR/><BR/>However, recently I have forgotten to do it myself for a few things! I can't believe that I have lowered myself to that level. I sincerely apologized to the hosts for the oversight. It was just that I was busy, in one case, and that I didn't notice the RSVP at the bottom in another. The next invite I got, after those two mishaps, I was sure to RSVP. I hope that you get some more response before the big day. Good luck!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966049535822334104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-88088282492232728712007-02-28T23:33:00.000-05:002007-02-28T23:33:00.000-05:00I feel you on this. Teaching yet another generatio...I feel you on this. Teaching yet another generation of children how to live in this society mannerless. Drives me nuts!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901763322020710179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-77037883226817309572007-02-28T22:10:00.000-05:002007-02-28T22:10:00.000-05:00I hate not knowing how many treats to buy or if fr...I hate not knowing how many treats to buy or if friends will be bringing siblings etc. <BR/>Good luck! I hope you get more RSVP's. I loved learning about the true definition.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791036041458856540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-19548942220738102002007-02-28T21:42:00.000-05:002007-02-28T21:42:00.000-05:00What if you only gave treat bags to the kids whose...What if you only gave treat bags to the kids whose moms RSVP'd? Just kidding! That would be terrible!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241935762929573583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-92177472538784211092007-02-28T18:44:00.000-05:002007-02-28T18:44:00.000-05:00I love your rant. I hope some mothers will start ...I love your rant. I hope some mothers will start to call. It makes it very hard on the host...you. Thanks for adding me to your list.Buffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735187442278604482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-81648813887194306342007-02-28T18:38:00.000-05:002007-02-28T18:38:00.000-05:00You're right, it IS always cool to be polite! So s...You're right, it IS always cool to be polite! So sorry you are out to sea on your party planning.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617050750444837628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-90389906289067315352007-02-28T18:19:00.000-05:002007-02-28T18:19:00.000-05:00This has also been a pet peeve of mine, but also s...This has also been a pet peeve of mine, but also something that I've had to consciously work on. There have actually been times when I don't let my child go to the party because I haven't RSVP. I know how frustrating it can be for the host. Hope you start to get some calls.amy gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655435486863334720noreply@blogger.com