Of course it was tacky; good grief! It was also rude, I think. If you were kind enough to extend an invitation, a simple "I would love to attend" or "I'm so sorry, I have to miss it" would suffice.
An important lesson learned in college (and in the sorority most especially) was how to get along with all sorts of people, including those that I didn't particularly care for (they probably didn't care much for me either).
I would love to come to a party at your home, and if I was lucky enough to score an invitation, I'd show up with a gift and I'd be friendly to everyone there. I have yet to attend a party that I haven't had fun at! I LOVE PARTIES.
oh wait, this isn't about me...
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