How to Answer this Question?

[WalknOnSunshine]

Hello ladies!

I’ve been checking out GreekChat as a guest for the past few days, and it seems as though many of you have some valuable information and insight for non-greeks like me.

My reason for posting is this: My mother is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, and I am not (though I am very interested). I have already received my undergraduate degree, and understand that as a graduate, I cannot solicit membership. To meet other members, I try to attend public events with my mom; however, when I first meet other members of her chapter, their first question to me is “When are you going to join?”, and I have no clue how to answer this question.

I understand the meaning of discretion and how important it is, so I really don’t know how to answer the “when are you joining?” question without it coming off as presumptuous and running the risk of offending someone (and I wouldn’t want to offend anyone). I usually try to avoid answering this question for these reasons.

I would really appreciate any tips/advice about this. Thanks in advance for your help!