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.” So is it a noun or a verb ...

Plus, expert-approved tips on how to ensure everyone responds on time. After you finalize your guest list, you're finally able to mail out your invitations, giving your loved ones all of the ...