RSVP's

"Repondez s'il vous plait"

I'm wondering if people do not "RVSP" because they do not know what it means. It is an abbreviation for a French term. SHAH RIGHT! Give me a break. Invites have had an "RSVP" section for decades and STILL people do not choose to utilize it. I'd like to compare it to the signal stick that protrudes from the left side of the steering wheel. Every single car comes with one, but very few people actually use them.

I know everyone has thrown some sort of gathering where having a head count would be a bonus. That is when actually using the RSVP tool is essential. And today, in the 21st century, technology has made it so very simple. These days, you usually do not even have to dial a number to call someone and let them know, but a simple "reply" to an email will suffice.

I beg you. Out of respect for others, please start using the RSVP tool AND use your blinker while driving. It saves others a headache.

Amen.