Post by missy dunlap on Dec 23, 2008 22:23:22 GMT -6
S.W.A.P.S.
S.W.A.P.S. has 3 meanings:
1. Share With A Pal Somewhere
2. Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere
3. Something With A Pin
Swaps are small tokens of friendship that are exchanged by Girl Scouts. They are usually small crafts, handmade by the girls. Most are attached to a safety pin so that they can be attached to a swap hat or vest. They usually have a tag attached that tells a little about who made it, such a name, troop #, city, State. However they can also be bracelets, necklaces, badges, pins, or any other small token you wish to share with your sister girl scouts.
Swapping Etiquette
1. Size-swaps are usually 1"-2" in size. Larger items are harder to pin to hats or vests and are inconvenient.
2. It is very bad manners to refuse a swap with anyone that asks. If you don't like the item or already have one like it, you should still accept it politely and give them one in exchange.
3. Always smile and say thank you when exchanging SWAPS.
4. Swaps should never be made with edible items or items that can hurt someone like glass or pointy objects.
5. Swaps should be made with consideration of the person(s) you are giving them to. Make something you would like to receive yourself. Take your time making them and make them fun.
6. Swaps to be traded are usually carried in a bag or small box. Sometimes they are pinned to the clothing below the waist. Any swaps pinned above the waist on a shirt or vest or hat are considered to be Keepers and are off limits to swappers unless the owner offers them to you.
7. You may want to keep a few extra swaps on hand for others that may not have any to swap. It is always considered extra nice to give a swap to a girl scout even if she doesn't have one to return to you.
S.W.A.P.S. has 3 meanings:
1. Share With A Pal Somewhere
2. Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere
3. Something With A Pin
Swaps are small tokens of friendship that are exchanged by Girl Scouts. They are usually small crafts, handmade by the girls. Most are attached to a safety pin so that they can be attached to a swap hat or vest. They usually have a tag attached that tells a little about who made it, such a name, troop #, city, State. However they can also be bracelets, necklaces, badges, pins, or any other small token you wish to share with your sister girl scouts.
Swapping Etiquette
1. Size-swaps are usually 1"-2" in size. Larger items are harder to pin to hats or vests and are inconvenient.
2. It is very bad manners to refuse a swap with anyone that asks. If you don't like the item or already have one like it, you should still accept it politely and give them one in exchange.
3. Always smile and say thank you when exchanging SWAPS.
4. Swaps should never be made with edible items or items that can hurt someone like glass or pointy objects.
5. Swaps should be made with consideration of the person(s) you are giving them to. Make something you would like to receive yourself. Take your time making them and make them fun.
6. Swaps to be traded are usually carried in a bag or small box. Sometimes they are pinned to the clothing below the waist. Any swaps pinned above the waist on a shirt or vest or hat are considered to be Keepers and are off limits to swappers unless the owner offers them to you.
7. You may want to keep a few extra swaps on hand for others that may not have any to swap. It is always considered extra nice to give a swap to a girl scout even if she doesn't have one to return to you.