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Originally posted by SSS1365:
We had 3 legacies go through in the spring, and we lost all 3 of them  I only really liked one of them though... I know that sounds bad, but 2 of them were kind of rude.
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I know exactly what you mean, SSS1365. In my chapter, it was an unwritten rule that direct legacies would be extended a bid, except in the most extreme of cases (and I do mean extreme!).
I didn't like the idea for 2 reasons: 1) it was obvious that some of the girls were more interested in another house, and, by offering her a bid, we were basically wasting one of our spots. 2) some girls came through Rush acting extremely rude with an air of superiority, as if they were entitled to a bid just because their mother, grandmother, sister, etc. was a member.
I am happy to say that the way my chapter deals with legacies has loosened up a bit since my days as a collegiate. Although I do understand the importance of legacies, and agree that they should be afforded extra courtesy during Rush, I firmly believe that rushees should remember that the extra courtesy is extended because of the alumna that the rushee is related to, and NOT the rushee herself. In my opinion, she should try to make a good impression just as much as a rushee with no legacy ties.
[This message has been edited by dzrose93 (edited July 27, 2001).]