10. Act too cool for rush.
Unlike men, sororities are not stupid – playing hard to get will not make them want you more. They’ll simply move on to someone who actually gives a hoot and you won’t be invited back…ever…and you can say goodbye to all that coolness of which you were once oh so proud. So don’t act like you don’t care – you’re at rush – you obviously do care.
9. Arrive drunk.
Do NOT pre game rush – you will have plenty of time to show off your “I’m super fun and can drink any boy under the freaking Beirut table” side once you are already in a sorority. Depicting this behavior prior to initiation is just poor form and quite frankly…stooopid.
8. Sport a food baby.
Comsuming heavy meals and/or snacks prior to rush is a horrible idea for multiple reasons, the most important of which involves the risk of bloating and vomiting depending on the strength/weakness of your nerves. Rush is a little bit like a roller coaster ride; if you have a weak stomach – don’t fill it up.
7. Text.
How rude!
6. Tweet.
Do not tweet (see #7), refer to someone else’s tweets, or even mention you have a twitter account during rush. Though tweeting, twating, twittering, etc. can be a ridiculously fun and addictive habit – it simply has not reached an acceptable nationwide popularity level. However, if you must must MUST mention ‘the Twitter’ I suggest you attempt a joke. See: http://twitter.com/CHARLIESHEEN for suggestions.
5. Dress like a prostitute.
No booty shorts, belly shirts, fish nets, exposed bras, insane cleavage, Catholic school girl skirts, ripped panties, or four inch heels (unless, of course, they are Prada or Christian Louboutins).
4. Act like a prostitute.
No gum smacking, grinding or talk of sex. Common misconception: hookups do NOT count as an extracurricular activity. Rein it in, ladies.
3. Brag.
Advertising family money, gushing about Mr. Perfect, and obsessing over your 4.0 will only bore the sororities. Here’s the deal: Your financial status can be estimated by your outfit, the sorority will hear all about/too much of your stellar beau once you’re in and, let’s be honest, no one cares about your GPA. But good for you!
2. Wear a mask
Literally: Lose the smoky eye, the fake lashes and the heavy bronzer. This is rush, not prom. Figuratively: Don’t alter your personality for the different sororities – you’ll just come across as fake. As previously stated, sororities are not as dumb as boys, you can’t fool them.
1. Be afraid to suck up.
This does not mean act like a love struck needy puppy. A few, genuine compliments will do. If you make the sororities feel good about themselves – they’ll feel good about you too.