DEAR MISS MANNERS: Maybe it’s because I took Spanish in high school instead of French, but what’s with “RSVP”? People say “Please RSVP” but also “You haven’t sent an RSVP.” So is it a noun or a verb ...

According To Etiquette RSVP is the abbreviation of the French répondez s'il vous plait, or "please respond," so your host is asking you for a response to their event, be it a yes or a no. So ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Maybe it’s because I took Spanish in high school instead of French, but what’s with “RSVP”? People say “Please RSVP” but also “You haven’t sent an RSVP.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Maybe it’s because I took Spanish in high school instead of French, but what’s with “RSVP”? People say “Please RSVP” but also “You haven’t sent an RSVP.” ...

Sometimes, guests may not realize how essential a RSVP actually is to the planning process. On the card, make sure to focus on using clear wording that emphasizes the deadline. Erica Taylor ...