not coming to a child's birthday party

[Lifesgreat]

That is sad only six showed up. Would the fact it was on Sunday affected attendance?

If my child were invited to this particular party, I would have contacted mom or dad and convey that my child couldn't come because Sunday is our family's day to worship. Hopefully the family wouldn't be offended, as that would not be my intent.

My kids get a bday party every other year and they can invite as many kids as they are old. We make it a point not to deliver invites at school. If we don't know where a kid lives, my kid privately asks them for their address and tells them she will be dropping a party invitation by.

Now for an OT(but party-related moment), as an elected official, I get invited to A LOT of events. I ALWAYS try to RSVP so the host knows whether to count on me. I have learned over the years that many people 1. Don't think an RSVP applies to them or plans change and they just show up 2. Think that one must RSVP ONLY if one is going to attend or 3. It is no big deal to say one is coming and then not show up.

My understanding is RSVP means you tell the host, "Yes, I am coming" or "I am sorry, but I wil not be able to attend".


OK, time to get off my soapbox. . .