Thought of the Day:

Never argue with an idiot, for they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

[This message has been edited by Sexy Mocha (edited May 25, 2001).]

WOW!I rarely get involved with this type of discussion. But there's a first time for everything. I'm a lil different. I can't bring my mouth to say "bruh" (short for brother) to an Omega. Not because I don't think of them as such but because I personally have a problem with word. I prefer to call them frater or brother. Why? Well, several reasons. I have some Omegas who are close close friends of mine. When some of them shared with me that sorors address other members of the Divine 9 as frat or greek such and such in formal settings (i.e. correspondence) and then say "the bruhs" to them they felt slighted.
Plus, my dealings with those in the Divine 9 are because I'm currently the president of the Galveston NPHC www.galvestonnphc.homestead.com I tend to be more cautious and more professional in addressing others. That's just me personally.

So, I probably can ASSUME correctly if I were to say that one's confort level with others depend on what they call each other.

But, back to the original question...I will show the love to those who show me the love first. I've had the ear licking experience http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif and i must say it tickled http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif but he was also a good friend in a drunken state. LOL So I forgave him.

As a matter of fact I'm sailing with the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi on Sunday for their Memorial Day Cruise. I'll tell ya'll all about it http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif.

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"Director" #2
LaMarque Alumnae Chapter
Spr 99

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I fluctuate between "bruh", "brother", "frat", and "Frank" myself. Just depends on my mood, the setting, and the man I'm addressing.



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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Pi Kappa, SP97
#3 of QUINTESSENCE

this is why the bruhs are no good! lol all of these women fighting over them. i will say that doggystyle is most correct in assessing the relationship where i'm from. the bond is so tight that even when one is away from the yard, as soon as they get back, the connection is automatic. the bruhs take static for it sometimes, but, bottom line is that we are family and we see each other as such. mad sorors come back for the bruhs reunion or chapter week just like it's delta week! it is just like that! i wouldn't trade the relationship for the world!

oo-oop and i'm gone!

I went on the boatride with the brothers and I didn't get home until 3 a.m.....I had a ball. But I got one question, WHY, WHY WHY, are the women who date or are married to Omegas intimidated by Deltas??????? I don't get it. Can someone answer that?

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"Director" #2
LaMarque Alumnae Chapter
Spr 99

What kind of Omegas are these that you know? Don't sound like the kind that I know from the "Boot". "Brother" of "Frater" is way too informal and business-like for a "Coleman" but I understand the need for it in the NPHC setting.

LOL...they aren't quite "geritol" age but they aren't collegiates either....LOL

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"Director" #2
LaMarque Alumnae Chapter
Spr 99

I'm a non-greek who's dating a Que and I'm totally NOT intimidated by Coleman Love. I think with any relationship a woman has to be secure within herself first and with her relationship second. One of my best friends is a Delta and I have gone to many different Omega events "boatrides, frat house parties, etc." and my partner has been there. If anything, I think that some of the women are more so intimidated by me. I don't know why. It's really funny because I've greeted Omegas and Deltas while in the presence of both my bestfriend and my partner. Members of both Delta and Omega are somewhat at a loss as to how to greet me. I just give a warm hug and a smile.

I've witnessed the bond (Coleman Love) and because I have a 'general' understanding of the history I can respect and appreciate it.
I believe that's what it all comes down to as an outsider looking in. Respecting the bond you all have and appreciating it for what it is!


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"Unless you know the road you've come down, you cannot know where you are going"
~Temme proverb, Sierre Leone~

[This message has been edited by jazbri (edited June 03, 2001).]

Perhaps jazbri, you're one of the confident ones because I've witnessed some women who if looks they've given could kill.....boy oh boy!!

I could go on all night about the way the women who date Omegas have acted in the presence of Deltas...but again you must be an exception. I was trying to get some understanding, but I'm certain no one who falls into this category will admit to it so I'll just drop it.

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"Director" #2
LaMarque Alumnae Chapter
Spr 99