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The 'Stranger Things' series finale is expanding its theatrical release, now in over 620 theaters with 1.1 million RSVPs, making it a major fan event despite no box office revenue, and coinciding with the Netflix drop on New Year's Eve and Day.
The article emphasizes the importance of good manners at holiday parties, including RSVPing on time, bringing a thoughtful contribution, respecting hosts' rules, arriving punctually, moderating alcohol consumption, engaging socially, and expressing gratitude, to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
A former bride and marketing manager has created "missed RSVP" cards for wedding guests who fail to respond by the deadline, aiming to hold guests accountable for proper etiquette. The message, which has received mixed reactions, politely informs guests that their presence will be missed due to the RSVP deadline passing. An etiquette expert supports this approach, emphasizing the importance of respecting RSVP deadlines and advising brides to use such messages only when necessary.
Google Calendar is finally rolling out its event sharing feature, allowing users to share their calendar events with others via a public URL. By clicking the share button next to an event, users can invite others to the gathering, who will receive a cute little invite that they can accept. This long overdue feature is now available, although it is not yet accessible for Workspace accounts.
A party host expresses frustration over inconsiderate friends who failed to RSVP or canceled last minute, leaving them with wasted food and feeling embarrassed. The columnist emphasizes the importance of responding to invitations and suggests using technology to track guest lists and send reminders. While hosts should anticipate some cancellations, it is common courtesy not to expose others to illness. The columnist advises the host to consider leaving off those who ignored the invitation from future guest lists but notes that bringing up the issue is not necessary.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry will attend King Charles III's coronation on May 6, while Meghan Markle will stay in California with their children. The announcement came after the RSVP deadline passed, leaving many wondering if Harry would attend. Etiquette experts advise hosts to send invitations months in advance and include a deadline to reply. Guests should RSVP as soon as possible and apologize if they're submitting a late reply. Late RSVPs can cause issues for event planners, so guests should be mindful of their response time.
A retired adult who is solely responsible for the full-time care of a disabled adult child wonders how to gracefully decline family events that are too expensive and arduous to attend. Amy suggests thanking the family members for the invitation and expressing happiness for them and enthusiasm for their event, which unfortunately they will have to miss. Another reader asks if she needs to choose between her husband and family after he refuses to attend holiday functions if he dislikes a certain family member. Amy suggests letting her husband manage his own relationships. A third reader suggests exploring all the financial and legal ramifications before providing financial support for a relative's home down payment.
A woman seeks advice on how to handle her husband's dislike for her son's mother-in-law, which causes him to skip family events. The columnist suggests that the husband should manage his own relationships and come up with his own excuses for not attending. Another reader asks for advice on how to RSVP to expensive family events that they cannot afford to attend. The columnist advises expressing gratitude for the invitation and regret for not being able to attend. Finally, a reader points out the legal and financial implications of giving a down payment for a home and suggests exploring all options before making a decision.
Buckingham Palace is reportedly struggling to finalize plans for Prince Charles' upcoming coronation due to uncertainty over whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend. The deadline for RSVPs was April 3, but the couple has yet to confirm their attendance. The situation is causing a "headache" for organizers, particularly in terms of security, transportation, and seating arrangements. Buckingham Palace staff have been asked to plan as if the Sussexes are attending, but there are now two plans in place, one for if they do come and another if they don't.