A birthday dinner should be fun and stress-free, but what if an uninvited friend shows up? This is the dilemma that one Redditor had to face when their friend failed to RSVP to their dinner invitation. Despite sending reminders and making a reservation for the RSVP'd guests, the uninvited friend showed up and caused chaos. The Redditor had to turn their friend away, which resulted in hurt feelings and accusations of being a bad friend. But was the Redditor really in the wrong? Read on to find out and share your thoughts on this AITA post.
Birthday Dinner Dilemma: AITA for Turning Away a Friend who didn't RSVP?
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Friend didn't RSVP, AITA for turning him away? 🤔
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🎂🤔 Did I do the right thing? Turning away an unannounced guest.
Planning a birthday dinner can be stressful, especially when dealing with friends who don't RSVP. One Redditor faced a dilemma when a friend who didn't respond to the invitation showed up unannounced. Despite sending a mass text and reminding everyone to RSVP, the friend who didn't respond showed up right as the hostess was asking for the name of the reservation. The Redditor was forced to turn the unannounced guest away, causing drama and hurt feelings. Did the Redditor make the right decision? Should they have assumed the unresponsive friend was coming? Join the debate in the comments below.
NTA. Friend didn't RSVP twice and blamed OP for it. Cut him off from your life, you don't need this toxic and manipulative embarrassment of a human being for a friend. 😒
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NTA for turning away friend who didn't RSVP. End of story.
ClothesQueasy2828 | ClothesQueasy2828
NTA, no RSVP is a no. You did due diligence being nice to someone with questionable manners. 😒
snarkbeastie | snarkbeastie
Proper etiquette prevails! 🙌 NTA for turning away uninvited guest.
Minute-Inflation-713 | Minute-Inflation-713
Polite decline of uninvited guest. 🙌
Atala9ta | Atala9ta
Friend missed 2 chances to RSVP, fair to not wait 2 hours. 🤷♀️
BadgeForSameUsername | BadgeForSameUsername
Stand your ground with RSVPs, NTA 🙌
waywardjynx | waywardjynx
Friend tries power move, fails and becomes salty 🧂
wifeofamarriedman | wifeofamarriedman
Don't let inconsiderate friends ruin your plans 🙅♀️
bLaZe_iT_420_69 | bLaZe_iT_420_69
NTA for turning away friend who didn't RSVP 👏
Yen-sama | Yen-sama
NTA for turning away unresponsive friend. Basic courtesy needed. 🤷
SataySue | SataySue
Don't be a party pooper- RSVP on time! 🎉
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NTA! RSVPs are important, he's the AH for not responding 😒
bkupisch | bkupisch
Don't be a party pooper! NTA for enforcing RSVP etiquette 🎉
dwotw | dwotw
Being an adult means RSVPing, not my fault 🤷♂️
candie_bits | candie_bits
Friendship fiasco: When a flaky friend flakes too far.
Sarah-Magoo | Sarah-Magoo
NTA shuts down entitled friend for not RSVPing 😈
Legitimate_Effect_27 | Legitimate_Effect_27
Clear communication wins! NTA 🎉
Few_Improvement_6357 | Few_Improvement_6357
Don't let an inconsiderate friend ruin your birthday plans 🎉👋 #NTA
equimot | equimot
Respect the RSVP! 🙄 NTA for sticking to plans.
sjyffl | sjyffl
NTA for turning away friend who didn't RSVP 👏
Kla1996 | Kla1996
Polite decline of uninvited guest sparks discussion on boundaries.
OpenRepair4390 | OpenRepair4390
Friend didn't RSVP to birthday dinner, turned away: NTA
BaffledMum | BaffledMum
Clear communication saves the day! 🎉👍
anathema_deviced | anathema_deviced
No harm, no foul 🤷♀️
Mysterious_Dealer_32 | Mysterious_Dealer_32
Standing up to rudeness: NTA calls out a no-RSVP friend 👊
BrinaGu3 | BrinaGu3
No RSVP, no dinner 🍽️ NTA sets the rules.
Linzy23 | Linzy23
Don't be a no-show! RSVP and don't keep your friends waiting 😊
tempeluvr | tempeluvr
Ignoring an RSVP is rude 😒, but is a group text any better?
lizyouwerebeer | lizyouwerebeer
Friend didn't RSVP but got turned away: NTA wins!
saltyfeminist_ | saltyfeminist_
Don't be a flake! NTA for holding friend accountable 🍽️
Iamnotanorange | Iamnotanorange
Friend didn't RSVP, expected everyone to wait for him. NTA 🙅♂️
nikokazini | nikokazini
Friend didn't RSVP but expected an invite? NTA for saying no 🚫
GadaboutTheGreat | GadaboutTheGreat
Friend couldn't RSVP twice but expected an invite? 🤔 NTA.
EvilFinch | EvilFinch
Friend's lack of RSVP leads to birthday dinner drama 🎂
Noir_Shield | Noir_Shield
Friend refused to RSVP and got turned away: NTA 🙅♂️
Repulsive_Kick_6764 | Repulsive_Kick_6764
Friend doesn't RSVP, throws tantrum at birthday dinner. NTA.
riot1man | riot1man
Don't be an a**hole, RSVP! 🙄
chrystalight | chrystalight
NTA for turning away friend who didn't RSVP 💁♀️
The__Riker__Maneuver | The__Riker__Maneuver
NTA for turning away friend who didn't RSVP 👏
JimmyGodoppolo | JimmyGodoppolo
Friend didn't RSVP? 🤔 NTA, don't stress it! 🎉
emotional-empath | emotional-empath
NTA! Friend was inconsiderate, but can't add chair at hibachi 🍟
The1TrueClairvoyant | The1TrueClairvoyant
RSVP is not optional 🙅♂️ NTA for turning away friend.
abitchything | abitchything
Shitty friend didn't RSVP? NTA for turning him away 🙄
Gingernut2712 | Gingernut2712
Skipping RSVP is a headache for planners, NTA for denying entry.
ShutInLurker | ShutInLurker
RSVPs are important, manners matter! 🙅♂️📩
Noladixon | Noladixon
No RSVP, no dinner 🍽️. NTA for not waiting.
Worth-Jaguar-3167 | Worth-Jaguar-3167
Friend did not RSVP but showed up. NTA for turning away.
playcavalier | playcavalier
Friend doesn't RSVP, expects everyone to wait 2 hrs 🤨
kmccarr | kmccarr
Lesson learned 🎂 NTA for turning away rude friend.
heathenliberal | heathenliberal
Friend didn't RSVP to birthday dinner, got upset when asked to leave. NTA 🙅♀️
NephilimFire | NephilimFire
Friend didn't RSVP but expected a seat at dinner. NTA 👍
No-cheese-o | No-cheese-o
Taking the blame for someone's mistake? NTA 🙅♀️
evieeeeeeeeeeeeeee | evieeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Friend's lack of RSVP makes them TA 😒
FragilousSpectunkery | FragilousSpectunkery
Don't mess with reservations - NTA for expecting RSVPs 🍽️
Hulkemo | Hulkemo
Taking responsibility is key - NTA 👍
fmlwhateven | fmlwhateven
NTA! Let's RSVP people, it's not that difficult 🙄
milli-mill | milli-mill
NTA! RSVPs are important 📲
BillyJayJersey505 | BillyJayJersey505
Friend disregards RSVP, shows up anyway. NTA for turning away.
Piper6728 | Piper6728
Agreed! RSVPs are common courtesy ✔
Hefty_Host_4504 | Hefty_Host_4504
Being indecisive has its consequences 🤷♂️ NTA
Errvalunia | Errvalunia
"NTA - You sent a mass text, did he not read it? 😑"
jettaboy04 | jettaboy04
Be an adult and RSVP or be treated like a child 🙄
slayalldayyyy | slayalldayyyy
Friend expected everyone to wait 2 hours without RSVPing 🤔
Professional-Lynx124 | Professional-Lynx124
Always RSVP! 🙄 NTA for enforcing it.
Chaoticgood790 | Chaoticgood790
No response? No problem. NTA wins this dinner dilemma 🍽️
Dogmother123 | Dogmother123
RSVP: Respect the host, show up or cancel! 💌
Jaded-Size-7898 | Jaded-Size-7898
Gendered expectations of RSVP? Let's discuss 👀
boydbunny03 | boydbunny03
Don't be a party pooper, RSVP like a responsible adult 🎉
ProfessionalFinger76 | ProfessionalFinger76
Bringing uninvited guests to a restaurant is not cool 🙅♂️
NotesToTheNoteable | NotesToTheNoteable
Friend didn't RSVP and got turned away: NTA wins 👍
MissSmoking | MissSmoking
Taking responsibility for your actions is important. 🙌
Content-Potential191 | Content-Potential191
Teaching common courtesy: NTA for turning away friend 👍
MK_King69 | MK_King69
Friend didn't RSVP and backed out last minute. NTA.
deadpansuzanne | deadpansuzanne
You're not the a**hole for turning away the unresponsive friend 🙅♀️
StarNightLynx | StarNightLynx
Directly reach out to friends who don't RSVP 📞🤔
c_burton | c_burton
