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My take on things
Well, I have several comments to make:
1. When posting anything on GC and anywhere else, remember you are a reflection of the organization of which you are a member. That's the first thing!
2. How can we possibly know WHEN we are calling a Sorority out of their name???? Different regions, states, cities, schools, etc. call all of us different "nicknames" if you will. SOOOOOOoo how about a thread on Nicknames. I bet many will be surprised to see what school or region calls nicknames. I had never heard of Reds until I got on GC three or four years ago. Do I like it or use it. No. But that terms is indigitive of a particular era. Not mine, so I move on and try not to make a big deal of it. It's not making me loose sleep at night.
3. Tension is normally very high amongst Greeks and/or GCers who are neos. Neos (especially those in their first year) are eager and respond to things based on emotions and the excitement of being new and wanting to belong and be accepted in the organization and by others. So the thing for us to do is to "train them the way they should go" If your soror or frat is out of line....check 'em...in a nice way of course.
4. Learn something about the other organizations other than just their colors and symbols. Because I can respect the other organizations' causes, I can respect the organization itself. Support their programs and events...not just their parties. At one point, yearrrss ago, I could not understand why some brothers wanted to be Kappas (no disrepect to my brothers of the Krimson and Kreme) but I didn't know anything they did...until one of my best guy friends pledged and started inviting me to some of their public functions. I can appreciate them so much more now that I have an understanding of what they are all about. And I can say that about all of the organizations in the NPHC. I even facilitated a workshop for an undergraduate chapter of SGRHos (which is what they are called where I come from) on 10 easy fundraisers. We can only become united by taking the first step to unite and that is not necessarily by being a Pan Representative or officer.
5. And if all else fails, remember the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you...not do unto others as they do unto you......
...and she's exited the building
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