There are a few reasons not to answer. If they know you are a legacy to that chapter they might assume you would prefer that legacy and not put you up as high on their bid list. If it is someone they usually do not compete with or if it is a chapter in a "higher tier "and you do not seem as enthusiastic or emotional as everyone else they might be inclined to think you are not as interested. If you are only preffing one chapter they might be concerned as well.
We coach our girls not to ask this question. It can lead to tears if they are a legacy but are seriously considering us. You want a pnm to be thinking about how great it would be to wear your letters and share your sisterhood. The last thing you want is to say something about "us vs. them"? That's not very Panhellenic.
A good, short answer could be "I am really so torn. I love all three choices. So tell me what made you choose XYZ?"
Last edited by HQWest; 06-16-2013 at 05:39 PM.
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