Teaching formal manners as part of pledging/new membership?

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Generally speaking, HBCUs and NPHCs were and still are avenues through which racial and ethnic minorities can be exposed to things that most (not all) may not otherwise be exposed to.

Teaching proper etiquette across the generations has been done both formally (college courses) and informally (just hanging with people who know about etiquette). That is how HBCUs and NPHC orgs continue to instill and reinforce these forms of capital in students and members.

I knew HBCUs did it, but wasn't sure if NPHC organizations did. Thanks for chiming in

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

I knew HBCUs did it, but wasn't sure if NPHC organizations did. Thanks for chiming in

Delta does not formally/officially do it, but if a collegiate or alumnae Delta chapter was hosting or attending a formal event, it would not be frowned upon to have some reminders if the chapter dynamic/culture is conducive to that.

For instance, D.I.D. (Delta Internal Development) are activities that reinforce Delta programs and traditions. We do D.I.D. for a number of reasons, including reminding Sorors of some things that they have forgotten. Therefore, a chapter could include some forms of etiquette if they are doing an Economic Development Gala, for example.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Delta does not formally/officially do it, but if a collegiate or alumnae Delta chapter was hosting or attending a formal event, it would not be frowned upon to have some reminders if the chapter dynamic/culture is conducive to that.

For instance, D.I.D. (Delta Internal Development) are activities that reinforce Delta programs and traditions. We do D.I.D. for a number of reasons, including reminding Sorors of some things that they have forgotten. Therefore, a chapter could include some forms of etiquette if they are doing an Economic Development Gala, for example.

I see.

In the NALFO/MGC world, I've seen many chapters host "Proper dress for an interview" or "How to eat at a formal event" events, but they were typically one-offs, not (from an outsider's perspective) part of their official programming.

ETA: This reminds me of Morehouse (I think?) banning specific outfits on campus because "that's not acceptable in the real world." This is what I thought of when referring to HBCUs having the requirements.