Exchanging Canes

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by jubilance1922

OOOH, I hate that Rho crap! I have been known to go off on folks doing that.

As for the Rho crap, people who know me (greeks and non-greeks alike) know that they better not ever call me a "Rho." You can call me a Sigma (which I prefer), an SGRho, or a Sigma Woman or Lady, but you better not dare call me a Rho. My Nationals has never referred to me as a Rho and I'll go back and forth with Phi Beta (and anyone else) all day over this...and I have.

As for the sorors that call themselves Rho, all I have to say is...show me in any Sigma literature where you are called a Rho. And I know on some campuses sorors have had issues dealing with Phi Beta over this mess and all I can say to that is...don't let anyone call you anything other than your "TRUE" name. I love Phi Beta and on my campus we were really close, but they knew that getting into an argument over our right to call ourselves Sigmas was not a good move (although they tried it once).

[jojapeach]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

As for the Rho crap, people who know me (greeks and non-greeks alike) know that they better not ever call me a "Rho." You can call me a Sigma (which I prefer), an SGRho, or a Sigma Woman or Lady, but you better not dare call me a Rho. My Nationals has never referred to me as a Rho and I'll go back and forth with Phi Beta (and anyone else) all day over this...and I have.

As for the sorors that call themselves Rho, all I have to say is...show me in any Sigma literature where you are called a Rho. And I know on some campuses sorors have had issues dealing with Phi Beta over this mess and all I can say to that is...don't let anyone call you anything other than your "TRUE" name. I love Phi Beta and on my campus we were really close, but they knew that getting into an argument over our right to call ourselves Sigmas was not a good move (although they tried it once).

You are funny, Soror! I don't believe in the back and forth because I'll tell you one time only: My first name is Sigma, and I'm a Sigma. I don't use my last name, but if that's your pleasure, go for it. Just don't try to tell me what to call myself.

BTW, I'll never have Bruhs. I have plenty of Sorors, so there's no need. I'll respect and show love to a fraternity member that does the same for me. Therefore, you'll never see me chasing down a Kappa to show Indy Love in Atlanta. Maybe if I was in a city where Greek Life isn't so big, then I'd chase any Greek just to say, "Hey, Greek!" Otherwise, my sorors and I repRHOsent Sigma very well without a need for fraternity approval or alliance. If a fraternity member can't respect that, then tough ta-tas for him.

[IncontRHOllable]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

As for the Rho crap, people who know me (greeks and non-greeks alike) know that they better not ever call me a "Rho." You can call me a Sigma (which I prefer), an SGRho, or a Sigma Woman or Lady, but you better not dare call me a Rho. My Nationals has never referred to me as a Rho and I'll go back and forth with Phi Beta (and anyone else) all day over this...and I have.

As for the sorors that call themselves Rho, all I have to say is...show me in any Sigma literature where you are called a Rho. And I know on some campuses sorors have had issues dealing with Phi Beta over this mess and all I can say to that is...don't let anyone call you anything other than your "TRUE" name. I love Phi Beta and on my campus we were really close, but they knew that getting into an argument over our right to call ourselves Sigmas was not a good move (although they tried it once).

I think people that try to call us RHO's are just trying to be funny when it is in fact being disrespectful. And as for the Sigma name thing, well we know that Sigma is our first name and its PBS last name. No argument should even be made by PBS over us being called by our first name. Most People refer to eachother by their first names so where is the argument at?
As far as Indiana love with KAPsi, thus far I have not witnessed SGRHO's being shown anything other than love from Kappa men. I know that for our probate, they showed up in big numbers and was very supportive. I am mad that this is not the case on all campuses but Oh well, we are Sigma women and we don't need the acknowledgement of anyone because our very presence (seeing our classy, sexy, sophisticated selves) commands attention

[PrettyBoy]

I guess my chapter is way off somewhere in left field. We don't have any sisters on our campus at all. We never let anyone touch our Kanes unless it's another fraternity brother. That would bother me if I went to another campus and saw an SG Rho holding or doing anything with a Kappa Kane. Different strokes for different folks.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

I guess my chapter is way off somewhere in left field. We don't have any sisters on our campus at all. We never let anyone touch our Kanes unless it's another fraternity brother. That would bother me if I went to another campus and saw an SG Rho holding or doing anything with a Kappa Kane. Different strokes for different folks.

No your chapter isn't way off. My undergrad chapter is in the North (outside of Philly) and we also didn't claim anyone as our brothers, but when the Kappas and SGRho's got together, holding/twirling eachother's canes was just no big deal. I think that on some campuses where we don't acknowledge one another as brother and sister, there is still a mutual respect for our relationship regarding the canes. We both know that the reason SGRho's carry canes and why some step and twirl with them is because of our long standing close relationship with Kappas on some campuses (Who do you think first taught SGRho's to twirl?). So I think because of that mutual understanding and respect, exchanging canes is just no big deal on some campuses. Keep in mind though that some SGRho and Kappa chapters know more than others about the connection between our organizations and the ones that know the most or that were "made" by members who had a high respect and knowledge of our sister/brother relationship (where it exists) will usually have more respect for the connection and thus not mind the exchanging of canes.

I say if you have a problem with someone else touching your cane, just kindly let them know that you don't do that if they ask for it. There is no reason; however, to be nasty and rude, especially when you know that on some campuses exchanging canes is perfectly normal.

[IncontRHOllable]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I say if you have a problem with someone else touching your cane, just kindly let them know that you don't do that if they ask for it. There is no reason; however, to be nasty and rude, especially when you know that on some campuses exchanging canes is perfectly normal.

That's right Soror..

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by IncontRHOllable

I think people that try to call us RHO's are just trying to be funny when it is in fact being disrespectful. And as for the Sigma name thing, well we know that Sigma is our first name and its PBS last name. No argument should even be made by PBS over us being called by our first name. Most People refer to eachother by their first names so where is the argument at?
As far as Indiana love with KAPsi, thus far I have not witnessed SGRHO's being shown anything other than love from Kappa men. I know that for our probate, they showed up in big numbers and was very supportive. I am mad that this is not the case on all campuses but Oh well, we are Sigma women and we don't need the acknowledgement of anyone because our very presence (seeing our classy, sexy, sophisticated selves) commands attention

I have always called SGRhos Sigmas. And it is interesting that PBS are the only ones that go by their last symbol.

[Boom_Quack13]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I have always called SGRhos Sigmas. And it is interesting that PBS are the only ones that go by their last symbol.

I once read on a linejacket that PBS was the first to go by the last greek letter and the first to be called Sigma.

[IncontRHOllable]

Originally Posted by Boom_Quack13

I once read on a linejacket that PBS was the first to go by the last greek letter and the first to be called Sigma.

Hmmm, it is of no relevance as to whom was born first Sigma is my first name and that is what I should be called. Refering to people by their last name is uncommon yet if that is what they prefer, then great for them.

[BlueReign]

Originally Posted by Boom_Quack13

I once read on a linejacket that PBS was the first to go by the last greek letter and the first to be called Sigma.

A line jacket? ok.

The quack is back but thank you LadyGreek for your statement.

This thread is closed because of the lack of respect for this forum and those who find it necessary to not stay on topic for whatever reason.

[Boom_Quack13]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

As for the Rho crap, people who know me (greeks and non-greeks alike) know that they better not ever call me a "Rho."......... and I'll go back and forth with Phi Beta (and anyone else) all day over this...and I have.

You don't want to be referred to as "Rho," and that's fine. But do you think the men of Phi Beta Sigma want to be referred to as "Phi Beta?"

[BlueReign]

Originally Posted by Boom_Quack13

You don't want to be referred to as "Rho," and that's fine. But do you think the men of Phi Beta Sigma want to be referred to as "Phi Beta?"

If a gentleman of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. referred to me as "Rho" then I would ask him how he felt if I called him "Phi Beta" just to get my point across.

Please carry on concerning the topic of "Exchanging Canes".

[tld221]

Originally Posted by BlueReign

If a gentleman of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. referred to me as "Rho" then I would ask him how he felt if I called him "Phi Beta" just to get my point across.

Please carry on concerning the topic of "Exchanging Canes".

ok... carrying on.

not that im against it, but i wonder why sorors feel the desire to twirl canes. its one thing to have one for show, but i see sorors at parties and what not twirling. is it anything more than "hey its cool and the Kappas do it?"

i hope not.

[Boom_Quack13]

Originally Posted by BlueReign

If a gentleman of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. referred to me as "Rho" then I would ask him how he felt if I called him "Phi Beta" just to get my point across.

Please carry on concerning the topic of "Exchanging Canes".

I get it. Double standard. But I'll allow it to carry on....