Getting Ready for Sorority Recruitment

Sorority members seek many qualities in new sisters, but being able to win a staring contest isn’t one of them.  Knowing how to ask good questions is.

The sorority women you meet during sorority recruitment are as nervous as you when it’s time for that first recruitment event.  They have spent weeks, even months learning communication etiquette and reviewing relevant facts about their organizations – with the goal of getting you to join.

Because you haven’t had all that training, we give you these simple tips on making those introductory conversations shine. Read the rest of this entry »

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Guess what?   I have a brand new friend!

There are two points to this story that are relevant to you.  First, finding one small but meaningful commonality with someone can lead you to a treasure trove of other wonderful connections.  Second, people who make fun of your name are doing the right thing.

My new friend’s name is Sunday.  Yes, Sunday is her real name.   Yes, she was born on a Sunday.  No, she doesn’t have a sibling named Saturday.  These are the top three questions people ask when a person declares she has a name like “Sunday.”  How do I know?  Because it’s my name too. Read the rest of this entry »

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