Rush starts this Friday and we all know that really means five hellish days of intense girl-on-girl flirtation. It’s easy to get lost in all that and as a seasoned rush vet, here’s an unofficial (note: VERY unofficial) guide to what we really mean behind those toothy smiles and bright eyes. Remember, we’re there just as long as you and get just as tired. The least you can do is give us some interesting conversation.
What to listen for: “So what else are you interested in?”
Translation: Please say something I can fake at least two minutes of conversation from.
What to listen for: “I love(d) living with all girls! Actually, a lot of girls try to in-house staff their senior year just to get back into the house!”
Translation: HAHA. You’re going to feel like a freaking nun.
What to listen for: “Cool!…Cool!…That’s really cool!”
Translation: I don’t really care.
What to listen for: “Oh…I don’t really know much about that”
Translation: Yeah, that’s weird.
What to listen for: *moment of silence* “Oh sorry, I’m really awkward LOL”
Translation: You’re awkward.
What to listen for: “I’ve heard so much about you. All our girls love you!”
Translation: I have no idea if we want you or not, but you sure as heck should want us.
What to listen for: “Wait, where did you say you were from again?”
Translation: You have a funny accent.
What to listen for: “What? …What? …What? Sorry, it is just so loud in here!”
Translation: Are you actually talking or just miming everything?! Speak the FRICK up.
What to listen for: “So what was your favorite all-campus party this year?”
Translation: Do. You. Rage. ?
What to listen for: So…where do you live on campus?
Translation: Crap. I ran out of things to ask.