Paula,
I did gather some great information. I still have the question about the correct way to receive an invitation to a business party/company Anniversary party? Let me clarify.
When an invitation is sent out to an "addressed individual", not named in the invitation itself, and an RSVP is requested from this individual, but there is no mention of "spouse" should it understood that the spouse is not invited? What is the proper etiquette for business parties? Is it good business practice to allow select individual spouses?
David Dante
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Thanks for the question, David!
Actually there are two - To answer the first one:
I would say that if spouses were included, the invitation would read:
"Paula and John Williams" or
"Paula Williams and Spouse" or
"Paula Williams and Guest" which are perfectly fine if the person organizing the party doesn't know if I'm married or don't know my husband's name.
On the other hand, if I received an invitation for "Paula Williams" I would assume that spouses, children, neighbors, pets and others are not invited.
The second question - is it a good idea to invite spouses to a company anniversary party, I would say yes if the spouses are involved in the business, or if you want to thank the spouses for being supportive, or some other reason.
Some companies choose not to invite spouses because of the cost (especially with all the cost-cutting going on these days) or because "trailing spouses" often feel out of place since they don't know the business or many other people there.
It really depends on the company culture and the intent of the party organizers.
I'm sure our readers will have other opinions as well.
Warm regards from snowy Utah, (It IS SNOWING TODAY!)
-Paula
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One really starts thinking about such a situation only when questioned. Response from ‘Snowy Utah’ is really very clear about the Official party etiquette. And personally I feel it would only be appropriate to take our dear ones along if ‘guest’ or ‘family’ is mentioned on the invitation. If not, our dear ones will find themselves in a very awkward position and it might hurt our professional image.
I agree but if I was the organizer of the event I would include the spouses to improve my standing.
The reasons are:
1. You want to impress the invited individuals not make them choose between your company presentation and his spouse.
2. Saving on a meal doesn't make sense if your guests don't feel at ease and keep thinking about when all this will end so they can get back home to their loved ones (there's the danger of having wasted the overall cost of the event)
3. Getting the spouses on your side can be impressive motivational factor. Fighting their resentment - an uphll battle almost impossible to win.
So instead your aim is to attract singles or potential singles, please, assume spouses are invited an say so.
RSVP also means seats and/or servings are counted so you can easily find out when confirming
Spouse is not invited. So the spouse should not attend the party. Business party is just like any party out there.
I think Paula Williams got the explanation right.
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