Teaching formal manners as part of pledging/new membership?

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Delta does not formally/officially do it, but if a collegiate or alumnae Delta chapter was hosting or attending a formal event, it would not be frowned upon to have some reminders if the chapter dynamic/culture is conducive to that.

For instance, D.I.D. (Delta Internal Development) are activities that reinforce Delta programs and traditions. We do D.I.D. for a number of reasons, including reminding Sorors of some things that they have forgotten. Therefore, a chapter could include some forms of etiquette if they are doing an Economic Development Gala, for example.

I see.

In the NALFO/MGC world, I've seen many chapters host "Proper dress for an interview" or "How to eat at a formal event" events, but they were typically one-offs, not (from an outsider's perspective) part of their official programming.

ETA: This reminds me of Morehouse (I think?) banning specific outfits on campus because "that's not acceptable in the real world." This is what I thought of when referring to HBCUs having the requirements.