Invite to Jewelry Party

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stayfit1

Cathlete
Hello Everybody,

I have been invited to a Salapida Jewelry Party from my nephew's wife. Frankly I would rather spend my money on workout dvd's; like
Traci Staehle's new Sweatfest series or I could use Cathe's Slow and Heavy to add to my collection.

Is it disrespectful not ot attend a party invite. There is no RSVP.
I have never been close to my nephew's wife. We sent a X-mas card and she never reciprocated and when they were married she never even sent Thank You Cards for gifts. Not just to me, she didn't send thank-you's to anyone.

I guess I'm feeling guilty for not wanting to go to silly jewelry party as my money can be much better spent, IMO.

What do you think?

Dianne
 
Just reply that you won't be able to attend. You don't need to give excuses, put it is polite to tell her you won't be there (even though she doesn't seem to have any manners at all).

And most of all, DON'T FEEL GUILTY!!! It's your time and your money; spend them how you want!
 
Don't go. But take the high road and call to say you won't be coming (you have other plans). It might be tempting to not RSVP and reciprocate her lack of manners, but I know you're better than that. ;-)

Diane
 
Feeling guilty is completely unnecessary. Send your regrets....and your heard earned money to Cathe and/or Tracey }(
 
I have been invited to so many Arbonne, Pampered Chef, and most recently a passion party. I sometimes go just to be open minded, but realized that most times, these things are not items I would want to spend my money on. Don't feel obligated to even go esp. if you know you don't want to spend your money on whatever she's selling. I also don't like it when you do go and they expect you to buy something. Don't feel guilty about it either.

Lisa
 
I agree: absolutely no need to feel guilty (perhaps that's why there is no RSVP: they count on people going because they feel guilty not doing so, and might make more sales). Just say you aren't interested, and leave it at that.
 
I would just let her know that you are not able to attend. Salapida jewlery is expensive and I too would much rather have a workout and go to JC Penney's and buy sterling silver at 50% off sale and save money. Don't feel guilty about how you choose to spend your money.
 
HI Diane,
As a Silpada rep (and a mom, teacher, wife, Cathe exeriser), I think you are thinking WAY too much about the invite. If you don't want to go, that is your choice. Spend you money on things you want to. Your relative will not even care. Believe me... But, what I would suggest is a kind RSVP. I know that there is no RSVP listed on the invite, but it still would be nice to let her know that you can't make it. You don't need to give any excuses!

By the way, I got tired of buying silver jewelry, so I sell it:) . I have been invited to many, many, many parties to buy things, and I go to the ones I want to go to and I don't go the ones I don't want to. No big deal.

Take care!
-Jen
 
Finally, an easy question on the Cathe boards! :D :D
So many people have difficult questions, but this one is a no-brainer. Tell her you have other plans, preferably by email if possible, and save your money for what you really want.
Nancy
 
Stay home, get the credit card out an order something you really want---workout stuff. I live in an area where pampered chef and Mary Kay reign supreme and there are parties non-stop. I made up my mind to politely refuse all $$$$ parties.

Cheryl
 
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