[FuzzieAlum]

I'd just like to reiterate what other folks have said in regards to NPC members not talking to freshman.

NPC members CAN talk to freshman about anything except to say "join XYZ" BEFORE formal rush. They can talk about friends back home, the sucky cafeteria food, or how great Greek life in general is. After formal rush has been held, sorority women can talk to freshman (and upperclassmen at any time) about anything, including how great their own org is.

The only exception is that DURING formal rush, sorority women are not supposed to talk to potential members outside of the rush parties unless necessary for schoolwork or their jobs. (I assume there is also an exception for unusual cases such as a younger sister rushing, and you both go home for mom's birthday ...). The idea is to prevent "dirty rushing": "How did you like XYZ? Oh? Well, you know, they're not very popular with the boys ... oh yes, your chances at my house are very good." Since formal rush lasts about a week, this prohibition isn't too hard to deal with.

At some schools, where rush is held immediately at the start of school, there are prohibitions against Greeks talking to frosh in the immediate days before rush. But then the sisters and the rushees are already preparing for rush, so I guess it's for the same reasons as above.