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Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
Is this an NIC thing that I wouldn't understand?
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LOL I'd say it is an NIC thing, but I don't think it's too hard to comprehend. The majority of NIC fraternities do not look favorably on the use of the word "frat" because of its negative connotations in the non-Greek world. It is viewed as a disrespectful abbreviation. A typical comment would be, "We're not frat guys, we're fraternity men." I will refrain from the "You wouldn't call your country..." line because I am sure it will be posted somewhere later in this thread.
From what I know of NPHC orgs, they use the word "frat" similar to how female orgs would say "soror". I think it's nice- it's like a familiar nickname of sorts for all members of your org. Most NIC fraternities do not use the word in this manner, though.
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