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Originally posted by BluAce
Recently we have been having an issue with(some)interested freshman announcing there greek "intentions" to the entire black population, before even going to an interest meeting. My fellow greeks have reminded freshman time after time to practice discretion, and keep there business to themselves. My university maintains a close-knit feel, and we as BGLO's have made an effort to bring forth unity in the black community. How do we finally get the freshman to understand why discretion is so important, without breaking down the closeness of our black communinity.Any Suggestions?
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hello, blueace, how are you?
frat, please remember: for some people, the black greek experience is very new, so they may not totally understand the concept of "discretion" and why it is so very important within our community.
take for example, when you were younger and an adult or older kid told you not to do something (like cross the street by yourself, or watch a certain show or take candy from strangers, etc.), didn't you or someone you knew sometimes question their motives for telling you that? i'm sure you knew of other kids who disregarded those warnings and went on and did what they wanted to anyway, probably because they didn't understand fully why someone was trying to restrict their behavior in that way.
the same could be said for those who are not discreet after repeated warnings. they probably don't fully understand why it is important NOT to "put their business in the street" and probably see it as harmless declarations of admiration for the organization they are interested in. perhaps someone should take these freshmen to the side, and mentor them about discretion--in a personable, adult manner...my question to you is: have the greeks not only put out warnings about indiscretion, but given reasons WHY this is taboo? sometimes if a person knows WHY they are asked to refrain from an action, and told WHAT the ramifications may be, it may help them to decide not to do it.
now, if all bases have been covered, well, then, let the chips fall where they may. complete and thorough warnings and explanations have been given, so it's time for the individual[s] to experience the repercussions for their actions--whether good (forgiveness, lenience) or bad (non-acceptance, ostracism). perhaps the non-discreet person will serve as an example to the campus community for what can happen if one chooses to go the route of indiscretion, IMHO.
hope this helps, frat...