Greek RESPECT - Page 2

Enchantress · #16 09-19-2002, 02:22 PM

Opie25....Thank you so much for answering my question I definitely appreciate it. Might I add, the best responses I ever got...no matter how wordy they were...lol

AKA2d '91....hmmm Since when is asking about something prior to doing it a bad thing? You can keep your sarcasm to yourself...a for the record..the next time you use an analogy please make sure its one that actually fits. I'm "considering" the class this is not my first day...just thought I'd point that out.

GphiAngel624...where do I start...First of all don't vent on me...take that somewhere else. I asked for a response you could have easily just given that without the unnessecary emotion.

*sigh* some people....ANYWAY

Thank you to all of you who responded to this...I do appreciate it and I never said that I felt this way personally but after you hear things for a while you become curious.

I was told that Greekchat was the place to come to talk to Greeks who were not "stereotypically rude" but hey then again not everything you hear is true.

Blessings........

Steeltrap · #17 09-19-2002, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by Enchantress
Opie25....Thank you so much for answering my question I definitely appreciate it. Might I add, the best responses I ever got...no matter how wordy they were...lol

AKA2d '91....hmmm Since when is asking about something prior to doing it a bad thing? You can keep your sarcasm to yourself...a for the record..the next time you use an analogy please make sure its one that actually fits. I'm "considering" the class this is not my first day...just thought I'd point that out.

GphiAngel624...where do I start...First of all don't vent on me...take that somewhere else. I asked for a response you could have easily just given that without the unnessecary emotion.

*sigh* some people....ANYWAY

Thank you to all of you who responded to this...I do appreciate it and I never said that I felt this way personally but after you hear things for a while you become curious.

I was told that Greekchat was the place to come to talk to Greeks who were not "stereotypically rude" but hey then again not everything you hear is true.

Blessings........

I hardly think that people who responded to your thread were stereotypically rude. We're all different and you will get different responses. That's the beauty of GC.

suzymoonspider · #18 09-19-2002, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by Enchantress

*sigh* some people....ANYWAY

Thank you to all of you who responded to this...I do appreciate it and I never said that I felt this way personally but after you hear things for a while you become curious.

I was told that Greekchat was the place to come to talk to Greeks who were not "stereotypically rude" but hey then again not everything you hear is true.

Blessings........

Wow, that was beyond rude. Everyone is entiled to their own opinion whether you agree with it or not. You asked the question and they told you their thoughts and feelings. Before you call others rude, you should stop and think about your words and actions.

33girl · #19 09-19-2002, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by Enchantress

GphiAngel624...where do I start...First of all don't vent on me...take that somewhere else. I asked for a response you could have easily just given that without the unnessecary emotion.

Enchantress, I know you are just learining about GLO's, but when you ask in a rather accusatory tone "why is it fraternities/sororities are becoming more of cliques than organizations", don't be surprised that some people get upset. In fact GPhiAngel's response was MILD compared to some you could have gotten. You could have said "I hear fraternities & sororities are cliquey - is that true?" and I don't think anyone would have been upset. But when someone who is not a member of an org yet TELLS us what we are, it's pretty presumptuous.

librasoul22 · #20 09-19-2002, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Enchantress
Opie25....Thank you so much for answering my question I definitely appreciate it. Might I add, the best responses I ever got...no matter how wordy they were...lol

AKA2d '91....hmmm Since when is asking about something prior to doing it a bad thing? You can keep your sarcasm to yourself...a for the record..the next time you use an analogy please make sure its one that actually fits. I'm "considering" the class this is not my first day...just thought I'd point that out.

GphiAngel624...where do I start...First of all don't vent on me...take that somewhere else. I asked for a response you could have easily just given that without the unnessecary emotion.

*sigh* some people....ANYWAY

Thank you to all of you who responded to this...I do appreciate it and I never said that I felt this way personally but after you hear things for a while you become curious.

I was told that Greekchat was the place to come to talk to Greeks who were not "stereotypically rude" but hey then again not everything you hear is true.

Blessings........

Uh...I will refrain from commenting on the attitude problem...

But I was wondering...why are you asking NON-greeks about ANTHING Greek? What kind of insight could they possibly have? They are probably the ones feeding you the negative stereotypes that you seem to subscribe to (Greeks being rude, cliques). I would suggest before even thinking of going Greek, you be sure about your intentions.

violets · #21 09-19-2002, 03:14 PM

Enchantress,
I must concur with Steeltrap, 33girl and suzymoonspider that you were afforded wonderful, clear and well-written answers to your questions.
gphiangel624 was being PASSIONATE in her response and that came through loud and clear. As a member of a sorority I immediately understood her vehemence in answering your question, and was glad that she posted in the tone she did. It served to show how committed we all are to not only our GLOs but to Greek Life in general.
AKA2D '91 was rather gentle in her post, and actually very, very helpful. I would also recommend intense searches and actually very simple searches that would give you enormous insight into Greek Life. http://www.nphchq.org/ and www.npcwomen.org have links to sororities and it's very helpful to read of their histories, philanthropic interests and founding values.
As you posted in the following thread:
http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...threadid=23687
you are currently establishing your own sorority, reading the information on the links above may well be of tremendous interest to you.
violets

Enchantress · #22 09-19-2002, 04:33 PM

Thank you Violets...and I have looked at those websites...but thanks

Everyone else....hey be blessed...you represent the Greek system quite well

Tom Earp · #23 09-19-2002, 11:21 PM

First off as Members of Greek Dom, Yes We do take offense when someone takes an offense position!

And Yess, there are those on GC Who can become offenseive when they feel that they are atacked!

I suggest that All Of You Chill Your Jets before you say some things that We as GCers wonder what you are talking about!

You can get on me, I have Broard Shoulders!

This is not our little site but an open forum for anyone to check on when they hear about it!

Self Importantance is Underwhelming!

Be You and People wil understand You!

librasoul22 · #24 09-20-2002, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by Tom Earp
Self Importantance is Underwhelming!

Drink!

Shark_in_Skirt · #25 09-20-2002, 03:42 AM

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Originally posted by Enchantress

GphiAngel624...where do I start...First of all don't vent on me...take that somewhere else. I asked for a response you could have easily just given that without the unnessecary emotion.

I don't think Angel was venting towards you so much as venting in general about the topic which you provided..... and frankly, I don't feel that she was overly emotional. And if she was, so what? Greek issues obviously lie very close to her heart... don't you have anything to feel strongly about?

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*sigh* some people....ANYWAY

Umm... yeah, my thoughts EXACTLY!

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I was told that Greekchat was the place to come to talk to Greeks who were not "stereotypically rude" but hey then again not everything you hear is true.

I actually have yet to come across a Greek here who was anything but helpful, kind, patient and polite. When you start a controversial topic, don't be surprised when you get heated answers.

XOXO,
Annie.

FuzzieAlum · #26 09-20-2002, 11:16 AM

The thing is, I don't think someone new, especially non-Greek, knows what is controversial. When I went through rush, it never occurred to me not to ask about parties or boys! How was I supposed to know, with no Greeks in my family and no GC to help me out? Even the Greeks I knew had only just recently joined through informal, so they couldn't give me much advice. I had another friend who was totally into joining a sorority in college, and she had talked about them some in our last year of hs, and I took her word as gospel. Looking back, of course, what did she know?

I mean, obviously it would be controversial to ask, "So, I hear you are really ugly, is that true?" - which is common sense outside of Greekdom as well. If the only people you know are non-Greek, some of them will provide you with some info on Greek life, some true, some false, but if you have reason to believe they know more than you do, you'll at least put some weight to what they say. The thing is, non-Greeks DON'T believe that they don't know all there is to know about Greek life! They watched Legally Blonde and they know that one guy who pledged, and they think they have the scoop. So they'll tell you their opinions with an air of authority.

I don't think we should be hard on someone just looking into the Greek scene who asks questions that while they may seem obvious to taboo to us just aren't like that to outsiders.

Opie25 · #27 09-20-2002, 04:15 PM

bump

PrettyKitty · #28 09-20-2002, 05:12 PM

You people are 2 funny! lol I think you've asked some very good questions...and have gotten some very good and some very poor responses...Good luck in your search

Shine · #29 09-20-2002, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by Enchantress

*sigh* some people....ANYWAY

I was told that Greekchat was the place to come to talk to Greeks who were not "stereotypically rude" but hey then again not everything you hear is true.

*shakes head*

lifesaver · #30 09-20-2002, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by librasoul22

Drink!

Oh GOD! A Tom Earp Drinking Game!

You take a drink everytime he hits return or uses an earpism. You have to slam your drink when you understand him. Obviously you are too sober if you do. LOL. Ya know I love ya bro.