The author seeks advice on how to handle her mother-in-law's negative comments about having children. She also questions the origins and etiquette surrounding the term 'RSVP'.
: My husband and I have been trying to conceive a child for some time. Our first pregnancy ended at seven weeks in a miscarriage, which started during a visit to my mother-in-law’s home. She had not known we were trying, and then the cat was out of the bag.
We have happily conceived again, and have not yet told anyone. During a recent short visit, my mother-in-law did not make any more negative remarks about having children. However, we have more visits planned, and I am hoping for some respectful but firm responses for when she inevitably brings up her opinions.
Even I know that the “SVP” part means “please,” so “Please RSVP” is stupid. And does it mean they want you to respond only if you’re accepting, or even if you’re not?
Etiquette MOTHER-IN-LAW PREGNANCY ETIQUETTE RSVP COMMUNICATION
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