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You make perfect sense to me. How can people consider us 'elitist' when you have to 'try out' for other things such as sports, plays and whatnot.

I have to say though that I think envy definately comes into play. I don't think you can human without a little envy. Everyone is truly envious of someone else. Either their looks, their money or even their friends.

I believe that is where the 'elitist' idea comes from. First off people just assume we are buying our friends. Which means from that standpoint people who are Greek are somehow assumed to have money which could be farther from the truth. Yes, some Greeks do have money, but others don't. So that characteristic doesn't apply to everyone.

Secondly, I think people are somewhat envious of the friendships we create being Greek. We are going to have sisters and brothers who are willing to help us out and be there for us, strictly because we are their sister or brother. I have very strong bonds with my sisters.

Along the lines of friendship, you the bond of being in that sorority or fraternity. With that means you will have a bond with every other member. The same applies to other chapters. I've seen numerous threads on GC where a brother or sister is having a crisis in their life and needs advice. They could get dozens of responses from other Greeks.

An example would be me. I have sisters that I've met online that I'm willing to give support and help in any way I can just because they are my sister. Yes, they are a sister I have never met. But it doesn't matter, they are my sister. The same will apply to brotherhood.

I truly think people are envious of these bonds that we have. Not only within our own chapter (sorority or fraternity) but within the Greek community in general.

Agree with me or disagree with me, just respect what I have to say.

Brianna