RSVP is the abbreviation of the French répondez s’il vous plait, or “please respond,” so your host is literally asking you for a response to their event. So respond, and respond quickly. Invitations ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you get people to RSVP in a timely manner? My suggestion is to mention, in your invitation, that you have only a specific number of dinners, special treats, surprise ...

A couple laid down the law when it came to guests sending an RSVP to their upcoming wedding — and those on Reddit are celebrating the move. According to the post, the couple — who was not identified — ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are disagreeing on what a proper RSVP is. I sent out digital invitations for my son’s birthday party and requested people RSVP to me. Many of his family members ...

Dear Amy: The last few years have seen an influx of weddings for me. I’m always flattered when a close friend or family member includes me on their guest list. On numerous occasions I have received ...

We have had as few as 25 people show up, and as many as 60 -- the majority of whom had not responded to our invitation.