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Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Racoon(op): 4:44pm On Feb 25

RSVP on an invitation card stands for the French phrase "Répondez s'il vous plaît," which translates to "please respond". It is a request for recipients to confirm whether or not they will be attending an event, such as a wedding or party, to help the host finalize guest counts for food, seating, and logistics.

It is a request for guests to confirm whether or not they will attend an event by a specific date, allowing hosts to accurately plan for food, seating, and, in some cases, logistics.

Key Aspects of RSVP:
-1). Purpose: To provide an accurate headcount for planners, ensuring enough food, drinks, and seating.

-2). Action Required: You must contact the host via the provided phone number, email, or included response card to say "yes" or "no".

-3). Deadline: It is important to respond by the date indicated on the invitation.

-4). Etiquette: Even if you cannot attend, it is polite to inform the host promptly.

-5). Guests: If the invitation allows, specify the total number of people attending (e.g., yourself and a plus-one).

Common Misconception: Contrary to popular slang, it does not mean "Rice and Stew Very Plenty".

"Meaning of RSVP on Invitation Cards to Events; Meaning and Other Details."

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by southsouthking(m): 4:46pm On Feb 25

RSVP is a french word Répondez s’il vous plaît, which means please Respond.

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Starz825(m): 4:46pm On Feb 25

WOOOW

nA DIFFERENT MEANING WE DEY SEE EVERYDAY

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by DaddyJapan(m): 4:47pm On Feb 25

It is an easy one.

Rice Stew Very Plenty.

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by RISQUE: 4:47pm On Feb 25

Racoon:
"Meaning of RSVP on Invitation Cards to Events; Meaning and Other Details."

Rice & Stew Very Plenty.......

Every other thing na lie.

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Oisagbai78: 4:47pm On Feb 25

Rice and Stew very Plenty. Na as we know am for here be dat Mbok!

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by ashala(m): 4:47pm On Feb 25

you lie
it simply means RICE AND STEW VERY PLENTY grin

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by femi4: 4:47pm On Feb 25

Rice n Stew Very Plenty ..pls respond in english

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Beeron: 4:47pm On Feb 25

I always have a feeling writing it in English will seem like you begging the guest to attend hence the reason French language has to be used to cover up for the shame of asking in plain English but still need to know the reply.

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Gotocourt: 4:47pm On Feb 25

"Répondez s'il vous plaît," which translates to "please respond".

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by HawkTuahGirl: 4:48pm On Feb 25

Rice and Stew Very Plenty for Nigeria

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by MEGAWATCH: 4:48pm On Feb 25

You wan count people and food that's why you want people to respond ABI?

No be by force to do ceremony, if you no get money abeg rest.

Nawaoo!

🤔🤔🤔

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by oyeraff: 4:48pm On Feb 25

Nice to know this, a popular phrase

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Racoon(op): 4:48pm On Feb 25

I have always been wondering about this RSVP issues untill some years ago I understand the meaning.

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Portiphaaa: 4:48pm On Feb 25

French Na one made language shaa....
's'il vous plaît' can as well be used to call on someone's attention...

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Kenobsky(m): 4:49pm On Feb 25

Me too been seen this thing but was ashamed to ask.
Na for university i Sabi wetin e mean but I come still forget.
Old age is on me already.

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Seniorwriter(m): 4:49pm On Feb 25

oyeraff:
Nice to know this, a popular phrase

Actually

So many thought differently.

Proactivity leads to productivity.

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Lawalemi(m): 4:52pm On Feb 25

We copy the thing without considering the meaning

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by PulaPower: 4:52pm On Feb 25

Nah Coded Alphabet to segregate the poor from the rich and the important / non-important

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by bestman09(m): 4:53pm On Feb 25

It is just to complete the characters (like 20 Nairaland characters) in Nigeria

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Nobody: 4:54pm On Feb 25

Even the hosts and graphic designers are clueless about the actual meaning. To them, it’s just another design element for parties

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by DeltaBachelor(m): 4:54pm On Feb 25

Rice and Stew very plenty. lol

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by PDPdestroyer(m): 4:55pm On Feb 25

If you’re just knowing this, I really dunno what to say

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by FitCorper: 4:55pm On Feb 25

Na you sabi that one. For street, R.S.V.P (Rice and stew very plenty) 😁😁

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by ejifranks(m): 4:56pm On Feb 25

Many think it means "Reserved Seat for Very important Personalities"

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Switruth: 5:04pm On Feb 25

But if you check the list up there,the number one purpose still boils down to food... So nothing concern who dey come party,na the food and drink people are coming for.

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by adamkkk: 5:07pm On Feb 25

Rice, Stew, Very Plenty ?

No other

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by YourNextLevel(m): 5:07pm On Feb 25

It means

Rice
stew
Very
Plenty

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Omoawoke(m): 5:17pm On Feb 25

See how they made the name a norm…

But Nigerians would want to find another name for what originated from them

For instance, People that call Akara and Moi -Moi as bean cake deserve to be arrested and jailed….

We have “Adire”—- Adire is Adire, must you call it Tie and dye?

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Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Pootle: 5:18pm On Feb 25

Rice and Stew Very Plenty

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by moramota: 5:21pm On Feb 25

We need to start prioritizing clarity over imitation. I no just understand why we go dey write things wey majority of people no even know the meaning.

RSVP, Caveat emptor . . .

Re: Meaning Of RSVP On Invitation Card And Other Details. by Pacyrus(m): 5:23pm On Feb 25

I wonder wetin PLAIT dey even do for dere.

southsouthking:
RSVP is a french word Répondez s’il vous plaît, which means please Respond.

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