To the Group:
This is one of those areas that the cultural differences between WGLO and BGLO organizations are “front and center.” I happen to be a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Band Fraternity as well as Iota Phi Theta Fraternity and I have lived the differences. (Although I pledged KKY at an HBCU, the attitude regarding this particular issue is consistent with the larger organization.)
WGLO’s seem to use the “grip” as more of a ceremonial thing. Reserved for special occasions and ritualistic activities. In BGLO’s however, the grip is something that is used on a very, very, VERY regular basis. Its not unusual to grip a Brother 2-3 times a day when you see him on campus. As a Graduate member, its also not unusual for me to grip Brothers that I run across in my daily travels – even if we happen to be wearing business suits in the middle of downtown Chicago. I will say that the BGLO grips also have ceremonial meaning but we use them on a FAR more regular basis.
All orgs have grips – they are just utilized in different ways!
Hope this helps!
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