the dangers of daily kilt wearer

[grizzbass]

When you start piping at events you soon get accustomed to the fact that part of our job is being an ambassador of sorts for Things Scottish.

It may be a funeral or wedding but more likely than not you'll be approached and hear about somebody's Scotland holiday, or their purported Clan affiliation, or what have you.

And there's the inevitable "what Clan is your kilt?" question, which takes a bit of explaining when I'm wearing Isle of Skye. People are amazed that non-Clan tartans exist, and that new tartans are being created all the time.

Often the person asking the questions is a Scot, and as soon as I discover this I'm the one asking the questions.

Much less often than the Clan question is the person with musical background interested in how the pipes work.

I really enjoy this part of the piper's job. I do my little bit to gently dispell the myths.

I agree. These type of discussions are always fun

[FossilHunter]

...or an imaginary one.😉

The emperor’s new kilt.

[FossilHunter]

Get used to it, smile, say nothing and walk away.

Sound advice, kilted or not.

[Troglodyte]

Those were the days!!!!

Although to be clear, in England, a certain amount of care was still required where the kilt was worn.

Quite..!

My usual response to 'The Question' is either 'I have no idea, I've never felt it necessary to ask...'

Or (this is the reply to ladies) 'Why don't you take me somewhere quiet and I'll let you find out?'

Trouble is, there are too many willing to take up this offer. When you get 'Mmmm, alright. I'll show you mine if you show me yours...' with a giggle and a certain look, you know you've wandered into the danger zone. Especially when the willing-one has already got you by the hand and is making for the door.

And then you notice the wife is watching...

[cizinec]

And then you notice the wife is watching...

One of the many dangers of wearing a kilt. The men roll their eyes and laugh, the women . . . are very inquisitive, even when my wife is standing right next to me.

[Touchstone]

Quite..!

My usual response to 'The Question' is either 'I have no idea, I've never felt it necessary to ask...'

Or (this is the reply to ladies) 'Why don't you take me somewhere quiet and I'll let you find out?'

Trouble is, there are too many willing to take up this offer. When you get 'Mmmm, alright. I'll show you mine if you show me yours...' with a giggle and a certain look, you know you've wandered into the danger zone. Especially when the willing-one has already got you by the hand and is making for the door.

And then you notice the wife is watching...

I've found that "You can find out, but you'll have to buy me dinner first" seems to quiet the situation down, after a laugh. (I believe I first saw that answer here; or perhaps in one of Rocky's videos.)

[stickman]

I usually just say shoes and socks, then if it’s a woman, I ask how cold there hands are. Usually they back off, with a chuckle.

[Hauge]

Normally, i just ask: "Are You sure You want to know?"