I don't know if it's just a Canadian thing or not, but the people around where I've been have been nice. I do get the usuall stares, mostly when I'm with my family, but that's nothing new (my wife is Filipino and about a foot and a half shorter then me). I get the "were's your bagpipes?" comments alot, but they're all in fun. I always expect dumbasses when I go to the bar, but I end up making buddies with the people I thought I'd have a problem with. The only ribbing I do get for my kilt wearing is from my family (all in fun) and my friends when I go out drinking (also all in fun). It helps when you're layed back and have fun with wearing a kilt, people seem to notice that. With me wearing a kilt for almost two years now, I haven't had any bad times with trying to deal with people, although it does help I come across looking like a thug.