Do's and Dont's of Rush

DO

remember that rush is simply making friends.
learn the art of the friendly smile and the firm handshake.
dress and act like gentlemen in the presence of all guests.
know the answers to all fraternity related questions.
introduce all potential new members to each other as well as all the brothers.
help a prospective member become oriented on campus.
relate the opportunities and chances for involvement offered by your fraternity.
be positive about your chapter and about yourself.
use the potential member's name when you are with him on campus and at your house.

apologize for the chapter's weak points. Discuss further plans for improvement, and discuss the chapter's strengths. Inform the potential member how he can help strengthen the chapter.
release the handshake until you are sure of the potential member's name. Listen to his name while looking at his name tag and then face.
talk about yourself. Listen to your guest and talk about what interests him, not you.
criticize other fraternities or individuals. It is more impressive to say good things about others.
leave any potential member by himself for any reason. There is nothing more uncomfortable than being alone among strangers. Make him feel natural.
congregate with other groups of brothers or new members. Guests may get the impression that no one is interested in them.
talk about sterile subjects such as hometown and majors. Listen to what your guest has to say and then discuss his interests.