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would you say anything to the parents of no shows that was supposed to bring/drop their kid off at my son's laser tag party?
we had a couple of no shows today after indicating their attendance to yes without any notification by way of text, email or phone call. Rude? let it go? or call them on it?
No. I would only mention it in casual conversation. "I thought we'd see you on Saturday. Did something happen? " and only if you happen to see them. I would not call them specifically.
I agree, you can't make a point of calling them out, but I also think you're right to be ticked off.
What you could have done, was call them at the time of the party and let them know you were holding the game start for them. It would be perfectly legitimate to show concern over somebody who RSVP'd yes, and then didn't show, as long as it was done within the time frame of the party.
We always planned a gathering as a guideline and possible participation in case a few could not make it last minute for whatever reason. We made sure we had enough food, drinks and snacks and watched the kids run amok and have fun.
Life does happen and I do not see a logical reason to assume that the parents behavior is poor or rude, things just did not work out so the child could attend the gathering.
We always planned a gathering as a guideline and possible participation in case a few could not make it last minute for whatever reason. We made sure we had enough food, drinks and snacks and watched the kids run amok and have fun.
Life does happen and I do not see a logical reason to assume that the parents behavior is poor or rude, things just did not work out so the child could attend the gathering.
It's much easier to live and let live when it's a house party. The OP's son was having a laser tag party, and those usually require a minimum number that you pay for, whether or not guests show.
I don't see a logical reason for parents of invited guests not to have the courtesy to let the host know "life happened", and they would not be able to make it.
I don't think its RUDE to inquire about a NO show.
In fact a gracious host would be concerned and with that comes the follow up to the invited guests welfare.
Feedback is equally important when considering future social events.
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