All but two fraternities have secret rituals (Delta Upsilon and Alpha Kappa Lambda,) and the reason for the secrecy is to preserve that special bond, and to commit the members to honorable behavior. As far as operations go, there is virtually no secrecy at the national level.

Do fraternities have secret handshakes?

1) By definition, secret handshakes involve placing fingers, thumbs and/or palms in a particular position to convey membership to a club — fraternal orders, fraternities, secret societies, athletic teams, friends, families, etc. They can also involve touching feet, elbows or even a friendly kiss.

What is the point of hazing in fraternities?

During the hazing process, a bond between the two parties (the hazer and the hazee) grew. Many people view hazing as an effective way to teach respect and develop discipline and loyalty within the group, and believe that hazing is a necessary component of initiation rites.