Every time these threads appear, I just shake my head in wonder. From kids parties all the way up to weddings, you are inviting people that you feel some relationship to....and they obviously do not feel the same way. How difficult is it to write or call or send the card back "We can't make it". The cost per person of these parties is pretty high and nobody can afford to waste money on an empty seat.

Just sad.

I did like the idea of calling and stating that you are not expecting them since they did not call...takes the host off the hook of paying for that empty seat...and if the person really want to come, then she will have to make the call to confirm

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