Parents not replying to party invites

tibawo

sulkisu wrote: »

I think sometimes there is definitely a bit of 'keeping your options open' going on. DS1 had a party in January, and a number of parents hadn't replied. I caught up with one who said that she was waiting to see if another child was having a party - as their birthday was the same weekend. Another mum was waiting until nearer the time to see if she felt like 'dragging her child to yet another party'!! :mad:

Oh my! My two already know to check the calendar as it will be the first thing i ask! It is then a case of if there is something in the diary things have to be negotiated. I still remember DD2 when she found me huffing and puffing that she had already got something on the calendar and I'd just found out
I had a works party.

BucksLady

If someone has been kind enough to offer an invite, then I think it's only polite to say thank you - whether attending or not. The fact that xmas is approaching and people may be too busy to reply, seems a lame excuse to me.
I really feel for you OP and hope the party goes ahead and everyone has a wonderful time.

kerri_gt

[QUOTE=BucksLady;73513044IThe fact that xmas is approaching and people may be too busy to reply, seems a lame excuse to me.
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Couldn't agree more, it's not like OP doesn't also have Xmas to think about, as well as a kids party. Personally I'd have thought parents would love to offload their munchkins for a couple of hours just before xmas and get some last min shopping / wrapping / mulled wine consumption done

Pollycat

I feel sorry for the poor birthday boy.
Shame on those parents who haven't replied (assuming they did actually receive the invitation).

red_devil

Theres a lot of apathy about

Mr_Costcutter

I find it ironic that this thread is essentially about people who do not have the courtesy to reply to invites, yet since first posting the OP hasn't logged on, or replied to those who have taken the time to respond.

Pollycat

Mr_Costcutter wrote: »

I find it ironic that this thread is essentially about people who do not have the courtesy to reply to invites, yet since first posting the OP hasn't logged on, or replied to those who have taken the time to respond.

Maybe she's been too busy chasing parents for a answer to the invitations.......

jackieblack

red_devil wrote: »

Theres a lot of apathy about

And alot of bad manners
And alot of people who think that requests like RSVP don't apply to them - they're far too busy/self important!
:mad:

My daughter has discovered that trying to get replies to a wedding invitation is just as difficult (and that'll cost them £125 per head if people don't show up!)