Grant asked where it is written..... In the post above his!

IMHO When I wear a tartan kilt, I try to wear it with RESPECT to its origins in Scotland, and through the comments of Jock Scot, Honoured Member CajunScot, Chef, etc. I have some idea of what that should be. I had posted a picture of myself at a black tie event in a kilt. The hat worn to the event was a Glengarry. As I was indoors for the whole of the event, no hat was worn. The post right after mine with the picture was by Jamie, with the comment that it would have looked better had I left the Argyle unbuttoned. I agree, and thank Jamie for the comment. This event was on this side of the pond with a condition that all gents must keep their coats buttoned. I had no problem with abiding by the event rules, and the event people had no problem with my being in kilted formal attire.
When I wear a contemporary kilt. (Utilikilt, Amerikilt, or solid colour kilt) I follow the more American informal style that has grown up around this form of dress. Some of that has evolved due to the American style kilt wearers wishing to more closely emulate the heritage that our Scot ancestors brought to this land many years ago.
Many X Marks members have come to the forum from the world of the Utilikilt, and have become more traditional tartan kilt wearers. Some wear the UK for everyday, and save the tartan for formal occasions. This indicates that as a community that respects its fellow members opinions, action is then based on information.
The World at one time required months to complete a simple communication. This thread proves that the whole world is now a mouse click away. Within a very short period , citizens of France, Japan, Scotland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States can hold respectful discussions with instant coordination and result.
I am so with Jock on the arrogance of many of my fellow citizens when traveling abroad. My travels have found me cringing when around many U.S. Americans. I would rather travel with Canadian Americans. Before making a visit to a country, I read up on its laws, rules, culture and etiquette. I try my best to honour the community that I visit. I hope to be welcomed to return in the future.
Even with the modern computer age, we of the U.S. impose upon others by expecting the spelling to be in that strange language from the United States rather than the English Language.
I bring all this up as it is the same respect we must show to each other, each other's culture, and as members of this great forum, respect to the traditions of Highland attire.
Respectfully