Répondez S'il Vous Plaît

I wish... I wish you would understand the meaning of RSVP. Literally and figuratively.

Based on this source, RSVP stands for "répondez s'il vous plaît". It's French expression.
On an invitation, if RSVP is written it means the invited guest must tell the host whether or not they plan to attend the party. It does not mean to respond only if you're coming, and it does not mean respond only if you're not coming (the expression "regrets only" is reserved for that instance). It means the host needs a definite head count for the planned event, and needs it by the date specified on the invitation.

Why it's inconsiderate to NOT RSVP? An incomplete list of respondents can cause numerous problems for a host including difficulty in planning food quantities, issues relating to minimum guarantees with catering halls, uncertainty over the number of party favors and difficulties in planning appropriate seating, among other things.

But what if it's not a party? What if it's a simple meet-up over cups of coffee? Why bother to RSVP? I've experienced too many meet-up failures, most of the failures caused by you. I waited and waited and you didn't show up. I waited and I waited to your responds but there were zero respond. It's canceled because of nothing. No confirmation, no explanation. It's time wasting, energy wasting, money wasting. And you know what? It's disappointing. I might lose the trustworthiness.

So, I wonder why it's very hard for you to let me know? I can handle cancellation. It's easy. But waiting cluelessly is frustrating!

Instead, I should've spent my precious time with another significant group of people. You've wasted my precious time. And oh, thank God I have the courage to stood up alone today. My curiosity over Oceans was too big. Not getting any confirmation from you had pushed me to put on the most comfortable t-shirt and jeans and off to the theater. The movie was GREAT. I should watch it again. With or without company.

I'm soooo over digital (or virtual, whatever..) relationship. If possible, every relationship now is back to the good old days. Internet is only a 'phone-call'. Too much will cause you bills to pay. And all I'm trying to do is to make it possible, because I thought it's about maintaining our friendship. But, you don't seem like you're maintaining it.