Wearing the kilt in Scotland

[S Mitchell]

...But it does help the visitor, I think, to be aware of local feelings and temper their undoubted enthusiasm just a tad, or to be prepared to shift position when prudent. This is where these realistic discussions are so helpful, I think.

Well, not for nothing, kilted or not, Americans generally might do well to tamper their enthusiasm a tad when abroad. I've never been to Scotland, but I've been to Greece and England and I've seen Americans get the arch eye just for being American.

Enthusiasm is sort of a part of our national character!

I don't know whether I'd wear my kilt in Scotland. Maybe - I don't mind looking the tourist. But, I'd want to wear it well, so I'd at least look like a courteous, thoughtful tourist wearing a kilt for no discernible reason.

I really do appreciate these discussions.