Its the weekend and many of us will already have plans made (patries/meets) or hope to get lucky ... either way remember
1-if invited to a party or a meet RSVP the host.
Parties/meets do not organise themselves, their is a lot of time, personal effort and stress involved in organising parties.
(many people go to alot of bother to go to a meet (travel long distances, organise child-minders, time off from work)...a "no show" without notification is bad manners. Understandably for a variety of reason people cannot turn up, but it only takes a little time to send the text to apologies for your non attendence.)
2- if having agreed to go to a party or meet, let them know as soon as possible if for any reason you wiil not be able to attend.
3- on the day of the party or meet again confrim if you will be attending, (numbers do need to be finalised,) especially where rooms are being booked.
4- if you change your mind about attending the party or turning up at the meet, just say so, "the dog ate my homework" type excuses are not really acceptable, be honest & please do not turn off your phone & avoid contact.
5- do not text you are on your way and not turn up.
just because it is a swing party or meeting does not mean the hosts should not be shown the same respect you would show a friend or family member organising a party/date or celebration.
Manners, respect and honesty are as valued here as in society ... you may only get 1 chance at a meeting or a party invite ... without a good reason for your non-attendence there may be no 2nd chance.
Treat others as you would expect to be treated