Too much knowledge?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

BUMP for a story.

The other night at rush a guy asked me about different activities we do. While I was talking about alumni events I mentioned Founder's Day and he said, "Oh, that's coming up isn't it?" I was surprised and said, "Yes it's October 13th - somebody's done his research." We kind of laughed it off, but it wasn't really all that awkward. He did however remember my unusual major from the chapter website, and told me that he remembered it - that was a little weird. I have an excellent memory, but I've learned you should sometimes play dumb to things you really shouldn't know or remember. I wouldn't say it hurt his chances, but it probably would have served him better to pretend he didn't know.

I hope he didn't send you flowers as a follow-up. That would be strange.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I hope he didn't send you flowers as a follow-up. That would be strange.

Especially if they were white carnations.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Especially if they were white carnations.

Stalker status!!!!!

[DubaiSis]

I was waiting until the end to find the word that answers why it is not cool to know all that... STALKER. Why would a person want to know that going into recruitment? What purpose does it serve?

Knowing the letters, the colors, flower, philanthropy, maybe, but much more specific than that and I'm thinking maybe you should have spent your summer doing something fun instead of cramming for recruitment. I can tell you if you're picking a sorority for the history of the founders, your priorities are in the WRONG place. I've always thought it a shame that we can't tell the meaning behind our letters, because that WOULD be a thing to make your choices around. But since it doesn't work like that, it should be on finding loving and welcoming friends, not textbook data.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

I was waiting until the end to find the word that answers why it is not cool to know all that... STALKER. Why would a person want to know that going into recruitment? What purpose does it serve?

Knowing the letters, the colors, flower, philanthropy, maybe, but much more specific than that and I'm thinking maybe you should have spent your summer doing something fun instead of cramming for recruitment. I can tell you if you're picking an NPC sorority for the history of the founders, your priorities are in the WRONG place. I've always thought it a shame that we can't tell the meaning behind our letters, because that WOULD be a thing to make your choices around. But since it doesn't work like that, it should be on finding loving and welcoming friends, not textbook data.

FYP.

Sometimes, a potential is expected to know some information going into rush/recruitment/whatever.

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Especially if they were white carnations.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Stalker status!!!!!

Haha, you guys are too much!

Post event update: no flowers, thank goodness!

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Haha, you guys are too much!

Post event update: no flowers, thank goodness!

BTW, maybe that guy was just nervous. Nervousness turns some people into dorks like that.