Do Introverted "Frat Boy Bros" exist?

[Anonymous]

Well... do they?

[raio81597]

Yes. It's pretty intense, for many introverts, also there is other things, it's usually either philosophical society type stuff or something in the way of a fraternity involving something logical. These guys won't be the loud party guys.

[Asker]

I've seen and known some but I can't tell if they're introverted because they are partying in groups. Do most frat guys tend to have the "hookup mindset"?

[raio81597]

The introvert will often be the alone guy or quiet one or the most awkward looking in the group. Hook up mind set maybe due to trying to fit in most introverts are and usually can be loyal or committed, but you may have to call them out in private, don't embarrass a guy publicly if he's trying to act as a player. Now if you are looking for a hook up, you'll have to get these guys alone usually as they tend to get teased and tell later to seem cool.

[raio81597]

Thank you for MHO!! :)

[OlderAndWiser]

Does "frat boy bros" mean anything more than "fraternity members?"

[Asker]

Both. Members or of that mindset.

[OlderAndWiser]

I can address your question regarding actual fraternities. For most people, you were either in a fraternity or everything you know about a fraternity you learned from movies like "Animal House" and "Revenge of the Nerds." Those movies convey a stereotype that is largely inaccurate.

I was a member of a fraternity at a small private school. Most of the men at the college were fraternity members and there was no elitist, chosen-few mentality involved. We had members who were not suave and debonair, some who were introverted, and most were not jocks. I am an alumnus advisor to a chapter of my fraternity at a small regional state school and fraternity members are not a majority of the undergrad population but they are also not elitist or snobs. I am sure that there are chapters at major universities where upper-class snob mentality prevails, but most of my fraternity brothers nationwide are very decent, down to earth people.

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[OlderAndWiser]

Some of them are introverted, some are extroverted, some have had successful careers, some have had mediocre careers, and most of them are very decent folks. A prejudice against fraternities or sororities is a prejudice and it is wrong as any other prejudice would be. I hope that answers your question.

[Asker]

Your points make sense. However, I must say that while fraternities and sororities are not like what you would see in movies, popular culture does play a role in why many people join fraternities and sororities. So yes, there is a mindset among many members, especially in the Millennial generation. It's not a generalization of all members but one cannot say that many people join for what they are meant for - the "partying" and "hookup" mindset exists and it has a major presence.

[Offthelist]

Not really. Having the frat brothers around them is what gives them the confidence to be outgoing i think. They feel theyre a part of something and it helps them pursue individual interests.🙄

[Asker]

Haha, loving the eyeroll. 😆

[Offthelist]

Lol i can help it.

[soupfairy]

my boyfriend would have to have been the weirdest frat boy ever. he is a total introvert, and he is like the grumpy old man yelling at the neighbor kids to stay off his lawn. so id say yes

[Asker]

Haha, that's amazing. 😆

[Anonymous]

Yeah. Some join fraternities to help them make friends and meet girls without having to do much because they're introverts.

[Asker]

Its funny because introverts are known to want alone time...

[Opinion Owner]

They can get alone time being in a fraternity. Well I guess that depends on the fraternity. But introverts can also want to have a social life but might be awkward so they might not get one if they didn't join a fraternity.

[apple24]

Yes anything possible!

[Anonymous]

Yes.