Question from wife

**kiltedcontractor** · 28th January 16, 11:31 AM

I used the word "must" not as acommand but as "it is obvious" . Kilts are wonderful and "real men wear kilts" to quote a t-shirt.

**Jock Scot** · 28th January 16, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by kiltedcontractor

I used the word "must" not as acommand but as "it is obvious" . Kilts are wonderful and "real men wear kilts" to quote a t-shirt.

Thats the point! It may be "obvious" to you and enthusiastic non-Scots kilt wearers, but it is not in the least bit "obvious" to some Scots and distinctly presumptuous.

**Liam** · 28th January 16, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by freep

What exactly would define "worn with respect"?

😉 If you have to ask you don't know. However if you stick around here for a while you will learn that there are many interpretations of what this might mean.
Cheers....

**James Hood** · 28th January 16, 12:37 PM

Should this thread be moved to the "toga" sub-forum?

Further off "general kilt talk"...

...Lederhosen are gloriously comfortable.

**kiltedcontractor** · 28th January 16, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Thats the point! It may be "obvious" to you and enthusiastic non-Scots kilt wearers, but it is not in the least bit "obvious" to some Scots and distinctly presumptuous.

By that logic... any scot wearing denim jeans is "hi jacking" american wear. Its clothing. You seem to want to argue when all i meant to do was compliment.

**Jock Scot** · 28th January 16, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by kiltedcontractor

By that logic... any scot wearing denim jeans is "hi jacking" american wear. Its clothing. You seem to want to argue when all i meant to do was compliment.

I am quite sure that you mean no offence whatsoever and likewise, argument was far from being my intention, but I am pointing out the view of some Scots that you seem to be unaware of. To many Scots the kilt is more than "just clothing", it has added to it cultural, historical, family, National and traditional connections that many----not all---- non-Scots fail to take into consideration. Now you know.

**Cygnus** · 28th January 16, 02:02 PM

While I only occasionally don a kilt (and try to do so respectfully), I do find them to be more comfortable and appealing than trousers and, for that reason, would likely wear kilts more often if I felt comfortable doing so.

Maybe that's why I don't begrudge those that do go kilted 100% of the time - I completely understand why they do it - I simply choose not to, for various reasons.

And I know the topic has been done and redone on this forum, but I can't help but wonder if a Scot taking umbrage at foreigners wearing the kilt isn't a bit like an American chastising a non-American for wearing blue jeans. People wear the quintessential American denim trousers because they're durable and (supposedly) comfortable - both of which are prime reasons I like to wear kilts!

I don't mean to ruffle any feathers and duly recognize the longer history behind the kilt; though any time there's any difference of opinion, I find imagining the involved parties with their roles reversed can be quite useful.

Edit: I see now that kiltedcontractor made the same point (and much more concisely) while my comment window sat open and unattended!

**kiltedcontractor** · 28th January 16, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I am quite sure that you mean no offence whatsoever and likewise, argument was far from being my intention, but I am pointing out the view of some Scots that you seem to be unaware of. To many Scots the kilt is more than "just clothing", it has added to it cultural, historical, family, National and traditional connections that many----not all---- non-Scots fail to take into consideration. Now you know.

I am going to let this go. Any further discussion won't be helpful. Thank you...but i do not need you to educate me on others opinions.