From the article: Online Services to the Rescue for Invitations and RSVPs
Readers of this site constantly express their frustration with guests not responding to invitations. Yet some invited guests seem to be genuinely confused about what the letters "RSVP" mean. It's been suggested that the need to translate the letters into the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît", and then translate that phrase into English may be the root of the problem. Have you figured out a better way to ask guests to let you know whether they are planning to attend your party, and therefore succeeded in getting guests to respond? If so, other readers would love to know your secret. Share Your RSVP Wording
Its about to go down
- I need a head count to supply enough food so please respond asap.
- —Guest Moni
rsvp wording
- For planning purposes, could you let me know by ___ (month) ___ (day)___ 2010 if you can or cannot attend...____ (tel #)
- —Guest virginia
Share your RSVP Wording
- Would appreciate a quick response so that if you're not able to attend I can invite another couple as seating is limited.
- —Guest frandougherty
