Is it the done thing these days to RSVP by text?

[MascaraOHara]

I always call to reply to party invites, just wondered what everyone else does...

Not here anyway!

We call each other up, or send invites

if mobile phone number is on invite I might. Or if I'd been invited by text! If not then no.

Having said that my mobile is hardly ever on and I get about 3 texts a year.

I like letters too. And I like those giftsets of small cards with envelopes.

Must confess I would be more likely to text a mobile number than call it, assuming it's on the invitation. I always worry that I might be calling at a really bad time, so then I put it off. At least sending a text means it's done.

I call, esp. if I don't know the other person very well. I think it's a chance to introduce yourself, say hi, ask if there's anything specific 'x' wants.

I think nearly all the people who have replied, have done so by text, I feel a bit offended (not seriously but, you know, just in a 'don't be so silly Mascara' sort of a way)

If someone has put a mobile number on there, I would assume that a text is expected or acceptable. Written responses on the reply slip are always nicer in my opinion - but I am probably in the minority nowadays!

I'm glad to hear it's the done thing!!! I will stop worrying that they just don't want to talk to me now

Whereas I am much much less likely to call somebody I don't know well. I just feel so awkward and shy.

I hate talking to people I don't know on the phone, so if I can text I'll text. Tbh I'd just be happy people bothered RSVPing

I think it's because I don't do the school gates, I wonder sometimes if DD misses out because mums who are friends always invite their friends children round etc

for kids?
oh yes fine

lol, serenity that's the flip side isn't it.. I'm shocked every year at the amount of people who don't respond at all. Esp. when it's obviously at a place outside the home and so you'll need numbers etc

Think it's one of those bits of manners that are changing.

I got text RSVPs for the first time for dd's party last autumn - and thought they were fine, in fact a good idea - no danger of forgetting who you'd heard from, no scrabbling for the phone with your hands full of shopping. Etc.

But I'm not sure I've done a party RSVP by text - playdates and that sort of thing, definitely.

good am very happy to hear it's acceptible.

playdates I do by text yes - much easier!

I call but a text might be useful if she is expecting 40 rsvps and she can then check back when she is at home having a quiet I'm planning party moment and has her list with her and can check off who is and who isn't coming.

i tesxt and say algernon is really excited to come to priscillas party