"Soror" ?

[BlueReign]

I thought that we (NPHC) use the term "soror" because we already call each other "sister". Using the term "sister" means anyone of our race whether related to us or not.

[PhrozenGod01]

Originally Posted by BlueReign

I thought that we (NPHC) use the term "soror" because we already call each other "sister". Using the term "sister" means anyone of our race whether related to us or not.

That's pretty interesting. I feel as though the term "soror" is more Greek specific as well. Amongst those I go to church with, people call each other "sister" and "brother" but "soror" and "frat" are known for being GLO specific. I was brought up in the Greek world calling AKA's my sorors. I called a Delta "soror" at one point after I crossed and she didn't mind too much, but when an AKA on my campus found out, she nearly had my head. Now I just say "hey you!" to whoever and give them a hug. I learn quick.

[jojapeach]

Originally Posted by PhrozenGod01

That's pretty interesting. I feel as though the term "soror" is more Greek specific as well. Amongst those I go to church with, people call each other "sister" and "brother" but "soror" and "frat" are known for being GLO specific. I was brought up in the Greek world calling AKA's my sorors. I called a Delta "soror" at one point after I crossed and she didn't mind too much, but when an AKA on my campus found out, she nearly had my head. Now I just say "hey you!" to whoever and give them a hug. I learn quick.

LOL

Definitely. I've been to the Sister II Sister Sorority Luncheon in Atlanta, and I heard members of ABC call members of XYZ "soror". Even though we were at a very sisterly event, it was still weird for me. I can speak to a friend in XYZ and say, "I met one of your sorors," but it's still difficult to connect the idea of calling someone "soror" if she is a sorority other than Sigma Gamma Rho.

I know plenty of Southeastern sorors of various ages who say "saw-rah" because we are familiar with one another, and it rolls off the tongue so easily. I strictly enunciate "soror" in a formal/business setting, but I wouldn't dare correct a "seasoned soror". LOL

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by jojapeach

LOL

Definitely. I've been to the Sister II Sister Sorority Luncheon in Atlanta, and I heard members of ABC call members of XYZ "soror". Even though we were at a very sisterly event, it was still weird for me. I can speak to a friend in XYZ and say, "I met one of your sorors," but it's still difficult to connect the idea of calling someone "soror" if she is a sorority other than Sigma Gamma Rho.

I can't bring myself to do it either because its not right. I am okay with SisterGreek, though, its more accurate and feels better to say.