advice for rush

I went through rush last year and came out the other side with freshman friends in every single house. I know I went in looking down on certain houses, the ones most people consider bottom tier, and trying to suck up to the core four houses. I didn't end up joining a house in either of these categories but I am still ashamed of how I acted in all of those houses. If I learned anything from rush, it isn't "give every house a chance," although I think that's important, it is "be respectful of every girl you're talking to and recognize her as an equal." Even if you end up in a "top" house and the person you're talking to is in a "bottom" house, she is still a human who goes to the same school as you, has interests, has friends, and a life besides rush and even sororities. If I could do anything differently from my rush, it would be to respect and be kind to every person I'm talking to. You can hate her institution but try to appreciate the sister.