Whether it's for a big wedding or a small get-together, invites are often accompanied by the phrase, "RSVP." But what does it stand for and where does the term come from? USA TODAY invites you to ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Maybe it’s because I took Spanish in high school instead of French, but what’s with “RSVP”? People say ...

So is it a noun or a verb or both? Even I know that the “SVP” part means “please,” so “Please RSVP” is stupid. And does it mean they want you to respond only if you’re accepting ...