A frustrated mom takes to a forum to vent about friends who respond to invitations with 'play it by ear'. She argues that this indecisiveness, especially during a limited time off period like Christmas, is inconsiderate and leaves the host stuck and unable to make other plans. The forum discussion explores the etiquette of RSVPs and highlights the tension between understanding people's uncertainties and respecting the host's time and planning.
Will they RSVP ? Will they cancel at the last minute?“This happened twice this week. I have invited people over for lunch after Christmas. They have told me that they would like to play it by ear,” she vented. Taking to a mom’s forum, she writes how inconvenient it is, especially when time off from work over Christmas is so limited.
“If I’m not good enough for you to cash in a holiday day on, then fine – just decline the invitation- but it’s bloody rude to put me in a position where I’m now stuck holding the day for you.” One mom calls it “rude” when friends say they will wait to see if they can make a hangout until the time is nearer.” I absolutely see that people might be in a position whereby they are waiting to hear back from visiting family,” she added later.
“I quite often say can we play it by ear, because I have two young children who get ill,” admitted a mother. “Piss takers can only piss take if you let them,” said someone quite bluntly. “No way I would be holding a day for people who might let you down at the last minute,” said one person. The disgruntled host argued there’s a hidden message you’re sending.
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