Biggest Rush Mistakes at any institution

[AOII_LB93]

Originally Posted by banditone

PhiGam will agree, you should try this look during rush. It will go over well at UCLA, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Florida.... It's a timeless look

I can say for certain that look does not go over well pretty much anywhere in California.

And PhiGam you're right, you'd get laughed out of town for croakies out here too. I'm shocked people still wear them at all.

[Firehouse]

Ha! Great idea; this is a fun list.
I'd say:
1. khakis and a polo or white button-down is appropriate anywhere on any campus for rush.
2. Under tips to impress, mention to whomever is talking to you what in particular you like about their fraternity (i.e. "I notice you won intramurals last year; that's great because I like to be on a winning team and I can play ____")

[PhiGam]

Originally Posted by Firehouse

Ha! Great idea; this is a fun list.
I'd say:
1. khakis and a polo or white button-down is appropriate anywhere on any campus for rush.
2. Under tips to impress, mention to whomever is talking to you what in particular you like about their fraternity (i.e. "I notice you won intramurals last year; that's great because I like to be on a winning team and I can play ____")

The dress code thing didn't go over well in the last thread...

[gtdxeric]

Originally Posted by PhiGam

6.) Do not hook up with girls at rush events unless they are of the highest quality and you have checked to make sure that they are not an active's girlfriend or even an active's potential girlfriend. Nothing is worse than pissing off a brother or receiving the nickname "free willy" in the first week of pledgeship.

I'd go beyond that with respect to women at rush. Because there are (typically) girls at rush, brothers of the fraternity you're rushing will usually observe your interactions with these girls. If you creep the girls out, that's bad. If you hit on every girl who will talk to you, (including an active's girlfriend, even?) that can come off as negative. If you blow off and are rude to the girls because you're trying really really hard to get a bid, that's bad.

I'd stick with being respectful and making friendly conversation at rush events. There's plenty of time for... other types of interaction later.

[4est]

That's actually surprisingly helpful to a someone who plans on rush at spring semester... except the jean shorts thing... kinda figured that one

[Dougie]

1. Have an answer to the following question : what would you bring to XYZ (or something in that same vain)? I’m not saying be cocky or lie about anything, but it’s a common question and a good answer will go a long way.

2. be conversational, keep those one word answers to a minimum and unless you have already gotten to know the brothers be ready to ask a question or two yourself especially about the fraternity .

3. Oh yea, and everyone always says it but please have a bit of Discretion. Honestly, don’t tell a brother how many girls you’ve banged since high school (even if they ask, because its probably better in the long run to skirt the issue) or tell them any stories that might make you look crazy or like a total drunk. Remember, brothers hold rushee’s to a different standard than they do other brothers or even pledges sometimes.

[nittanyalum]

^^^LOLOLOL - that kid in the middle is definitely wearing make-up (and he needs his tweezers taken away -- actually, they all do).

[cuteASAbug]

is that a spray on man tan?

[fantASTic]

Wow. The middle one looks positively feminine.

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

Wow. The middle one looks positively feminine.

They reek of douchbaggery. The sad thing is there are probably women tripping over themselves to dance with them at the club.

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

They reek of douchbaggery. The sad thing is there are probably women tripping over themselves to dance with them at the club.

Women who will realize--only too late--that their new friends enjoy waxing, tanning, wearing make-up, and using hair gel, more than they do. Who wants margaritas?

[PenguinTrax]

I know I haven't been around much, but that doesn't mean I don't keep track of things. Keep this thread on topic, or it will be closed again.

[Psi U MC Vito]

To try to get this back on topic. The things have already been said for the most part, but here I go. One real big thing is not to clam up. Rush is essentially a chance for the fraternity to get to make new friends. You are not going to get a bid if brothers can't talk to you and get to know you. Also you definitely should watch your behavior. If you are a complete jerk, chances are you will not get a bid.Fell free to talk and ask questions yourself, as taking a bid is a hard decision in itself.

[nate2512]

Be careful even when not at rush events. Greeks are pretty well connected as to what is going on at local bars and such. If you make an ass of yourself, they are going to find out about it. Talk to the sorority girls, be pleasurably to them, you never know how close to they are to some of the fraternities. I cant say all, but at some schools they can make you or break you.

[srmom]

F'in jagerbombs!
Those boys would get laughed out of the house at Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, etc...

NO JOKE!

This picture is hilarious!

I just emailed it to my son telling him that they are new rushees and that his fraternity better bid them quick because they are sure to get bids from all the top fraternities. I can't wait to get his response!!!