Quote Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan View Post
Thanks for sharing your story. Sounds like you have it figured out and the people of Kentucky are pleasant enough.

As to the transatlantic issue, no ideas. Perhaps the people from Kentucky are still learning polite manners for which our southern states are known?
Most folks here in Kentucky are reasonably friendly and polite, and most won't comment on your clothing (at least not directly to you unless they have some "liquid courage" in them) unless they know you. You will likely get some stares and/or smirks because the kilt is not common apparel in the U.S., but most won't say anything. Look 'em in the eye with a small smile and a nod and there shouldn't be any issues. Restaurant servers and other public professions (store clerks, etc.) would be more likely to say something because they're trying to engage their customers in some way. In my experience, the most many will say is "nice kilt" if they know what it is you're wearing.

Not everyone who lives in Kentucky grew up here (yes, people actually do move into the state from time to time), so that may explain the young fellow at Wally world.

Having been born and raised here, I have noticed a deterioration of manners over the years, though. Many young people (I'd say under 25 or so) do or say things on impulse that folks in my generation would have thought twice about. That doesn't appear to be limited to Kentucky, though. Maybe that's due to the reduction in modeling proper face-to-face social interaction by adults? A question for another forum, I think.


To the OP: good on ya, Coastie! Keep wearing the kilt with pride and don't worry about the offhand remarks. The more you wear the kilt out & about, the more people will get used to seeing one.