RSVP Guidelines! Instructions 1. Step 1 Provide a deadline. Guests are more likely to feel the urgency of a response when the invitation provides a deadline. An RSVP date implies that this is a very organized affair and they may miss out if they don't respond in time. 2. Step 2 Make it easy. Guests are more likely to RSVP if it doesn't take much time and energy. 3. Step 3 Be clear. A simple statement like "RSVP to (555) 2234756 by August 12" is sufficient. When asking for an RSVP, let the guests know who to respond to and how to contact that person.