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What is your experience w/ few RSVPs?
The shower is set for this Saturday, out of about 40 people, who were mailed invitations, there have only been 4 to RSVP at this point. The RSVP deadline was set for Monday. There are two of us helping out the host who has contacted a few people who said they would call her back to RSVP but have not done so.
If we still set up for 40, and only 4 show then there will be a number of empty tables and a lot of extra food. But if we set up for half and everyone shows, we will be short.
What is your experience with a low count of RSVPs?
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Re: What is your experience w/ few RSVPs?
Just keep calling people and explain that the host needs a final headcount so she can order the food. If they say they'll call the host, give it a day (maybe they're trying to shuffle plans around or trying to get a sitter) and then have the host call them directly.
If they're still evasive with the host... it seems harsh, but assume they're not going to show. Set up for the people that gave you a definitive "yes". It's rude to not RSVP (especially when you're going out of your way to call them) so if they don't bother, they should not expect to be included. And your host should not be expected to provide extra food just in case the people who couldn't bother to pick up a phone decide to grace your shower with their presence.
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How are the people normally? Are they usually people who RSVP or just the ones that don't and show up anyway? Every family has some of those! lol Anyway, with only 4 RSVP's and the shower Saturday, I would probably plan for 1/2 of what you invited. I would make food for 20.
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This annoys me to no end. I especially hate when they do it for plated affairs. I would prepare for 20, and whoever shows up without RSVP'ng, greet them with a big suprised smile and a cheerful "Hi!! I didn't know YOU were coming!!"
Some people are just obtuse. Go ppepared with empty tins & tinfoil, and I'm sure the parents-to-be be would appreciate most of the leftovers to freeze for after the baby comes.
well thats a real pain...
maybe you should call them and if they say they will call u back with a answer offer them to txt you or the host or e-mail.. i think some times now a days people just have a hard time actually picking up the phone and calling someone so if you say " feel free to text me or e-mail me at so and so adress.." maybe youll get a few more responds... i always put my e-mail on rsvps because i dont want people i dont know to feel akward (sp?) calling some body they dont know..
good luck!!
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