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    beat up for calling it a skirt?

    So here in America anyway, there's a saying that calling a kilt a skirt or dress will get you beat up in Scotland. I know a guy who got mooned for something like that but never of anyone actually getting beat. Any funny, scary, or other of these "payback" stories anyone?

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    I was in the South of France and passed a couple sitting at a pavement cafe. The guy said in a sneering way "J'aime bien ta jupe", (jupe = skirt). His lady was not impressed and gave him a gentle smack.

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    I have never heard of exactly that happening anywhere. I have experienced good natured leg pulling on occasion in parts of the UK and some very unpleasant "leg pulling" in Glasgow on more than one occasion many years ago, but that was for wearing the kilt, not for describing the kilt as a Skirt. But in reality, I suppose, it could happen anywhere, as things tend to do. So for what it is worth, I think it is wisest not to call the traditional kilt a skirt, wherever you are in the world. Someone, somewhere, is bound to take serious offence, sometime.
    Last edited by Jock Scot; 6th December 24 at 07:01 AM. Reason: added an after thought.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    In my experience you are more likely to offend a Scotsman by mistakenly identifying him as “English” than any reference to a kilt.

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    I would hope that any man wearing a kilt would be a true gentleman and handle the comment as such.
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    I would hope that any man wearing a kilt would be a true gentleman and handle the comment as such.
    Of course that is the hope. But, I would not rely on it!
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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