More DO NOTS
Those of you who approach me when I am wearing my letters (APO)
DO NOT:
When I say that my Fraternity is Alpha Phi Omega, ask, "WHAT'S THAT?" To say the least, it should be obvious; it's a FRATERNITY! Go to
www.apo.org or keep an eye out for the informationals!
Ask, "Are yall Black?" Does it matter? If our ideals and principles inspire you, color shouldn't be an issue. Yes, we have Blacks in it, but we were not founded as a result of race relations.
Ask, "Do yall step?" There is more to a GLO then just stepping.
After 9 years, some FAQs get really old.
If you are a woman trying to holla @ me:
DO NOT: break the ice by asking if we met before (high school, conference, etc.) My recognizing individuals is VERY POOR to begin with, especially if it has been a long time since I last saw them. If you are interested in getting to know me, say a simple yet flattering line to that effect, and you will find out something about me. A little honesty and a little courage goes a long way AFAIC.
Women and men who do know me:
DO NOT get offended if I do not recognize you right off the bat. Again, I have a poor memory, and you may get your feelings hurt in the process. Just identify yourself and if I know you, the blank stare will melt.
DO NOT ask me why do I dance by myself. Three reasons: I'm grown, this is America, and that is my perogative (sp?).
Fellow BGLO members:
DO NOT tell me and my bruhs (or my Gamma Sig sorors) that we cannot step/stroll at a party because we are not part of NPHC. That's bulldrop and many a fight broke out because of that. That happened once. Some Ques approached us at a APQ/Gamma-Sig hosted function and said we shouldn't be stepping--WHAT THE... Gonna beauregarde us and our sorors at our own function? My bruhs almost had to layeth the smack down on them Ques. But it was squashed. And we stepped.
Women:
DO NOT go to 1st Fridays dressed in hoochie-gear. It is a professional affair requiring PROFESSIONAL dress.
Do not refer to yourselves as divas if your character do not reflect it (if you are a Proverbs 7 woman as opposed to a Proverbs 31 woman). 'Nuff said.
Men:
DO NOT: refer to yourselves as play[ers/az], pimps, hustlers and ball[ers/az]. None of those titles have any redeeming values and it degrades the male gender. Try calling yourselves leaders, trailblazers, warriors, princes, kings, and get this: FATHERS!
I'll b back later
Match Game '73