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Yay! You’ve been invited to a party! Excited? You should be! But before the fun can begin, there’s something all guests must do: RSVP ASAP!

RSVP stands for “répondez s’il vous plaît” (pronounced rey-pawndey seel voo pleh), which is French for “please reply.” It’s important to respond to an invitation as soon as possible to let the hostess know whether or not you can attend her party.

Check the “respond by” date on the invitation—it might say something such as “RSVP by March 15” or “Please respond by November 10.”

There will usually be a phone number for you to call, an e-mail address to write to, or a card to mail back. It’s best to respond right away. That way you won’t forget and leave the hostess hanging, and right from the start you’ll be on your way to being a great guest.

Can’t go If you already know you can’t go to the party, let the hostess know as soon as you can. Tell her how happy you were to get the invitation and how bummed you are that you have to miss her party.

Can’t make it last minute Sometimes things come up that can’t be avoided. You might get the flu or have to visit sick Uncle Ted in the hospital. Canceling at the last minute can be really disappointing—for you and the hostess. Give the hostess a call right away. Let her or her parents know you can’t come and be sure to tell them why.

A phone call is best so that you can actually speak to a person. If you send an e-mail, she might not get it until the party is over and worry about where you are.