The acronym R.S.V.P is short for the French phrase “repondez s’il vous plait”, which means “respond if you please”.

If you receive an invitation with an RSVP request, it is proper etiquette to respond. It is best to reply as soon as possible and keep your response brief letting the host know whether you are accepting or declining, including any other information asked for in the RSVP.

A response to an invitation is important for the host of an event because it allows them to be prepared the amount of people who are expected to attend. This is especially important for occasions that are catered. A host will always want to have enough food for everyone.

If it is a formal invitation with a response card and envelope, then it is best to use that. If the response card gives other information of how to respond, phone number, email or e-vite address, then you should respond accordingly.

If you receive an invitation without RSVP information it is still good to let that person know whether you plan to accept or not, something as simple as an email or phone call will do.

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Titus 2:3 says that we are to be "...teachers of good things...". We believe that part of these good things are practical skills that we all need in every day life to care for our family and neighbors. One of our primary responsibilities as parents is equip our children with the skills and tools to one day be productive, well rounded adults. Children need to be exposed to many different areas of work. Not only should they know how to work, but they should want to work. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17

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