And I know I am not the only one. I don't like to complain, but I thought maybe this would help some people (even though probably only 5 people actually read this blog) if they are guilty of making these mistakes.
It's not meant to be offensive, it's all in the name of proper etiquette! Here is just 2 scenarios. I will post more as they come to me :)
1. The mistake: Skipping an introduction. You don't introduce friends to other friends (or acquaintances).
Why it's wrong: Well for starters it's rude and you make your friends feel uncomfortable. Also, if you introduce them (sometimes I like to throw in something they have in common with each other), they are more likely to strike up a conversation with one another and that means you don't have to babysit!
Example: "Melissa, this is my friend Heather, we know each other from work. Heather loves to play Tennis too, do you two belong to the same club?"
2. The mistake: Not responding to invitations (RSVP).
Why it's wrong: When you don't reply, the host is left wondering whether or not you'll come. The host is updating her (let's face it, it's most likely a woman hosting) excel spreadsheet everyday, so don't think she's forgotten about you. She is most likely wondering if you're waiting for something better to come up than her event. You also need to be cognizant of the fact that parties take A LOT of planning, and its imperative to the planning process to know how many guests will be attending.
So please get your act together and RSVP promptly when you receive an invitation. If your plans are in limbo, don't go radio silent on the host until the last minute. Let her know ahead of time that you have you have a few things going on and you're not 100% sure if you will make it or not. She will be appreciative and be able to plan accordingly.
The #1 etiquette rule- NEVER EVER show up without responding. If the invitation asks you to RSVP, then RSVP. It's not that difficult.
Fun Fact: RSVP stands for a French phrase, "répondez, s'il vous plaît," which means "please reply."
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