Miss Manners: Host resorts to bribery to get guests to RSVP

Published on: 01/19/2026

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Miss Manners: Why do you want to entertain people who cannot be bothered to answer you?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you get people to RSVP in a timely manner? My suggestion is to mention, in your invitation, that you have only a specific number of dinners, special treats, surprise gifts/goodie bags, etc. -- and that guests should reply if they want a shot at them.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/01/miss-manners-host-resorts-to-bribery-to-get-guests-to-rsvp.html

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