Some people are so RUDE!

[Jeafl]

This afternoon is my son's birthday party for his friends. We invited 10 boys to go see Miracle at the local theater. I put on the invitation to please RSVP by Feb. 3. Considering I sent the invitations out over 2 weeks ago, I thought that was plenty of time.

Well, Feb. 3 came and went and only 5 people responded. I waited until the day before yesterday before I bought all my stuff for the treat bags. I put them all together yesterday morning, and then lo and behold, 2 more people decided to respond last night. I went BACK to the store and bought 2 more of everything and made up 2 more bags. This morning I went over to the theaters to buy all of the movie tickets so I wouldn't have to worry about it being sold out. About 20 minutes ago (mind you this is 2 hours before the party), another mom calls me and said her son decided he would like to come. I was very nice to her and said he is welcome to join us, but inside I was FUMING! Now I have to go back to the store for a THIRD time to get things for his treat bag. I also have to go back to the theaters to get him a ticket becasue it would be horrible if they were sold out and we couldn't get a ticket for him.

WHY can't people decide whether or not they are coming in a timely fashion? Are they waiting for a better offer? I understand that people get busy and forget, but 2 hours before the party is a bit ridiculous.

 

[IloveDMB]

Wow, that's pretty rude. 2 hours before is a little inappropriate for RSVPing to a party. And for all the running around you have to do as well.

I hope your son has a great birthday party otherwise.

 

[gymnasticsmom68]

About 20 minutes ago (mind you this is 2 hours before the party), another mom calls me and said her son decided he would like to come.

How rude, and isn't she the stupid Mother for letting her son decide at the last minute that he 'wants to come'. Pathetic.

 

[jipsy]

I would have told her "I'm sorry, but I've already bought the tickets ahead of time."

 

[Kermit]

I can't believe she actually admitted that he just now decided he wanted to come. You should always act like you WANT to accept an invitation, even when you have to turn it down. Not to mention that she did the whole thing 2 hours before the party. That is unbelievably rude.

 

[CEDmom]

That was really rude. Unfortunately, a lot of people today just don't understand common courtesy. My only suggestion would be in the future to call the kids that didn't respond to see it they are coming. I know you shouldn't have to do this but in the end it will save you a lot of headaches and maybe the point will get across to them that they need to call.

 

[Jeafl]

CEDMom, the funny thing is, all of the boys who hadn't responded are classmates of my son. I had my son ask them on Thursday if they planned on coming, and to have their moms call me. Also, I work at the school part time and I asked 2 of the boys on Friday if they were coming and they said "I don't know".

These are 5th grade boys by the way...

 

[Grog]

I would have told her "I'm sorry, but I've already bought the tickets ahead of time."

Same here. IMO, You gave the plenty of time to respond and they opted not to. Their loss.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>I had the same problem with my kids' friends when they were in elementary school. That was almost as bad as the parents who would bring their little brothers or sisters - unannounced, and I would have to pay more for them.

I'm soooo glad those days are over.

 

[Dixielady908]

That is very rude..I also believe that people need to be a little more considerate.
When my son was in I think the 4th grade. I took some of his friends to Show biz Piazza. (this does go back a few years). I knew that with everyone coming, that we could just take our van with all the kids. Well one of the moms dropped her son off and stayed. Got into the van and waited for us to leave. Now we didnt have enough room, so my husband says I will stay home. I was really upset, so we had to split some of the kids to ride with my husband and take two vehicles. I was not a happy person. She wasn't invited, I would never have the nerve to do this. I just dont understand what some people are thinking..??

Denise