It's really interesting to me to see how this (and similar stories) have played out.

My regular dayjob is that of a project manager and estimator for a construction company. It's a family business, and my parents (although they sometimes think it funny , but that might just be more because it's me!) have no problems with me wearing a kilt. I haven't worn a kilt to work yet though, as I don't think it would be appropriate for me if I have to go a jobsite. I would view it as being similar to wearing shorts to a jobsite, and I don't consider that a safe practice.

I also have mixed feelings about wearing it in case I have meetings with another company or general contractor. I have no problems wearing a kilt to any public outing in my private time, but when I'm "on the clock", I realize that I'm a face of the company, and unfortunately, there is the possibility that me wearing a kilt could offend someone.

On the other hand, I occasionally work a day or two on the weekend at my local hockey shop. I'm a goalie, and am considered one of their goalie specialists. I've worn a kilt in to work there (cleared it first with a manager) and have had nothing but positive responses. When I called my manager asking if it would be ok for me to wear a kilt in to work, there was a long bout of silence. Finally, he replied, "You know, I have no idea what to say to that." and then he laughed He then said to just bring a pair of pants in case it seemed offensive. Once he saw it, (keep in mind I only have contemporary kilts, not any tartan ones) he was fine with it.

I'm very grateful for having the opportunity to wear it to one of my jobs, and I do think that in the future, I may even wear it to my other job. I just have to be considerate of "time and place."

Mike