RSVPing
Answering an invitation
RSVPing is the act of responding to an invitation—confirming whether you'll attend an event.
From the French *répondez s'il vous plaît* (please respond), the term has been fully verbified in English: I spent the morning RSVPing to wedding invitations.
The expected response is yes or no, not silence.
Request to attend
- replyVerbal or written answer
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- regretsSorrows over past actions
- acceptanceConsent to receive
guest list · headcount · wedding · gala · event planner · confirmation · attendance · decline
Expression of uncertainty
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
- ghostingAbruptly ceasing all communication
- noncommittalNot expressing clear opinion
last-minute · bail · no-show · guilt · obligation · awkward · excuse · raincheck
Digital written communication
- online formDigital document with fields
- EviteOnline invitation platform
- linkPoint of connection
- clickBrief sharp noise
button · submit · dropdown · checkbox · calendar sync · notification · reminder · automated
invitation
Request to attend
acceptance · guest list · headcount · wedding · gala · event planner · confirmation · attendance · decline · etiquette
maybe
Expression of uncertainty
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
- ghostingAbruptly ceasing all communication
noncommittal · last-minute · bail · no-show · guilt · obligation · awkward · excuse · raincheck · busy
Digital written communication
- online formDigital document with fields
- EviteOnline invitation platform
- linkPoint of connection
click · button · submit · dropdown · checkbox · calendar sync · notification · reminder · automated · spam folder
- ways to participateattending, joining, volunteering, competing, participating
RSVPingignoring
Deliberately not noticing
not responding · ghosting · disregarding · neglecting · overlooking
RSVPingdeclining
Decreasing in strength
refusing · begging off · turning down · canceling · backing out