Good list and nice to see in writing.
All of this is common sense and as such, I would hope that most of it is already (should be) know by the rushees. However, a few "commandments" (with text highlighted for emphasis) are often overlooked or simply not thought about during rush.
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6. Beware of Subtle Clues
Remember that Recruitment is a two-way street. You're looking for a chapter that fits your style, and they're looking for members that will fit theirs. If your not getting a warm reception, than don't waste what little time you have there.
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This should go without saying, yet not everyone gets it.
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9. Be Available During Recruitment
Many chapters will send out flyers, invitations, and bids to you throughout Recruitment week. Be sure that the chapters you like have your phone number and room numbers, and they will be able to reach you. If you need to turn down an invitation to a chapter you really like, be sure to call their Recruitment chairman, thank him, and maybe make plans for a different event. Don't miss out on an event, or even a bid, because you could not be reached.
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Not letting the rush chair - and the member who invited you - know that you are unable to attend an event where you have been personally invited (especially a party or event that is "invite only") shows disrespect to the chapter and to the member. Nothing can get a rushee dropped quicker than disrespect. Regardless if it is real or perceived.
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10. Use Careful Consideration in Accepting a Bid.
Remember that Recruitment is a limited time period. Your fraternity affiliation will last a lifetime. Keeping that in mind, don't make any rash decisions on accepting a bid. You don't need to feel pressured to accept a bid the moment it is offered. It won't be revoked while you check out other chapters. Don't always accept the first bid you receive. You'll probably get others, and they are all valid until the end of Recruitment, often times longer. Take your time and make the right choice!
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Deadlines may not be the same on other campuses. Or even the same for chapters on the same campus. So be sure to *know* the date when you must accept a particular chapter's invitation (bid).