Are you Scottish?

[bear]

"Are you Scottish?"

Another reason I don't like this question is the fact that I'm not Scottish. When I reply, "no, I'm not Scottish," the next question will be, "then why are you wearing a kilt?"

Which means I have to start explaining myself to a stranger. I don't think I should have to explain my choice of attire simply because someone is rude enough to ask.

Again, it depends on how the question is asked. If there is a demanding tone in the question, it's gloves on the ice time.
If someone is genuinely curious and interested, I'll happily talk to them about the joys and benefits of kilts.

I may come across as cranky. I may even be cranky. But it's only with people who are rude, intentionally insulting, or trying to bully me into dressing me to their standards.
I chat with dozens of people every day who ask me about my kilts. The overwhelming majority are polite, friendly and interested in kilts. It is so commonplace I rarely mention it. Just today, as I was waiting at that same bus stop, three large guys stopped behind me and one said, "Hey, check this guy out!" I was wearing a 6 yard black wool kilt.
I turned to face them and the one closest to me nodded his approval and respect. Another said, "Cool kilt, man."
I said, "Thanks," and they continued on their way.

[bear]

"Are you Scottish?"

Another reason I don't like this question is the fact that I'm not Scottish. When I reply, "no, I'm not Scottish," the next question will be, "then why are you wearing a kilt?"

Which means I have to start explaining myself to a stranger. I don't think I should have to explain my choice of attire simply because someone is rude enough to ask.

Again, it depends on how the question is asked. If there is a demanding tone in the question, it's gloves on the ice time.
If someone is genuinely curious and interested, I'll happily talk to them about the joys and benefits of kilts.

I may come across as cranky. I may even be cranky. But it's only with people who are rude, intentionally insulting, or trying to bully me into dressing me to their standards.
I chat with dozens of people every day who ask me about my kilts. The overwhelming majority are polite, friendly and interested in kilts. It is so commonplace I rarely mention it. Just today, as I was waiting at that same bus stop, three large guys stopped behind me and one said, "Hey, check this guy out!" I was wearing a 6 yard black wool kilt.
I turned to face them and the one closest to me nodded his approval and respect. Another said, "Cool kilt, man."
I said, "Thanks," and they continued on their way.

[Casey]

I quite often find, that if I can answer civilly, that this is a way for people to engage me in a interested conversation about my kilt.

My usual response is, "I have Scottish ancestors." This leads to a more general kilt conversation.

Question that does seem to raise my ire is, "Are you from Scotland?" My first instinct is to answer something caustic, in a overdone brogue.

Casey

[Casey]

I quite often find, that if I can answer civilly, that this is a way for people to engage me in a interested conversation about my kilt.

My usual response is, "I have Scottish ancestors." This leads to a more general kilt conversation.

Question that does seem to raise my ire is, "Are you from Scotland?" My first instinct is to answer something caustic, in a overdone brogue.

Casey

[Casey]

I quite often find, that if I can answer civilly, that this is a way for people to engage me in a interested conversation about my kilt.

My usual response is, "I have Scottish ancestors." This leads to a more general kilt conversation.

Question that does seem to raise my ire is, "Are you from Scotland?" My first instinct is to answer something caustic, in a overdone brogue.

Casey

[Aaron]

Q: Are you Scottish?

A: No. Why?

Q: You're wearing a kilt!

A: Yeah. Life's funny, huh?

Q: But why are you wearing a kilt?

A: The same reason I'm not wearing pants.

Q: But that didn't answer the question.

A: Oh. I'm sorry. What was the question again?

Q: Why are you wearing a kilt?

A: What kilt?

Sorry guys. Just having a bit of fun.

[Aaron]

Q: Are you Scottish?

A: No. Why?

Q: You're wearing a kilt!

A: Yeah. Life's funny, huh?

Q: But why are you wearing a kilt?

A: The same reason I'm not wearing pants.

Q: But that didn't answer the question.

A: Oh. I'm sorry. What was the question again?

Q: Why are you wearing a kilt?

A: What kilt?

Sorry guys. Just having a bit of fun.

[Aaron]

Q: Are you Scottish?

A: No. Why?

Q: You're wearing a kilt!

A: Yeah. Life's funny, huh?

Q: But why are you wearing a kilt?

A: The same reason I'm not wearing pants.

Q: But that didn't answer the question.

A: Oh. I'm sorry. What was the question again?

Q: Why are you wearing a kilt?

A: What kilt?

Sorry guys. Just having a bit of fun.

[bikercelt1]

Speaking of stereotyping, I can't stand outside a bar and smoke a cigarette without someone showing me their I.D. before they go in.

I love that one Anthony! I have to wear a black uniform shirt that has the Harley logo and the store name on it and peolpe will still come up to me and ask "do you work here?".. Then I go to Home Depot or one of my favorite music stores and I swear it's the same people who come up and ask "do you work here?". I'm beginning to think that my boss has hired some kind of surveillance group to figure out just exactly where it is that I really do work!

Jamie

p.s. to get back on topic, when they ask me if I'm Scottish I just reply "Okay" and let them try to figure out what I'm agreeing with.

[bikercelt1]

Speaking of stereotyping, I can't stand outside a bar and smoke a cigarette without someone showing me their I.D. before they go in.

I love that one Anthony! I have to wear a black uniform shirt that has the Harley logo and the store name on it and peolpe will still come up to me and ask "do you work here?".. Then I go to Home Depot or one of my favorite music stores and I swear it's the same people who come up and ask "do you work here?". I'm beginning to think that my boss has hired some kind of surveillance group to figure out just exactly where it is that I really do work!

Jamie

p.s. to get back on topic, when they ask me if I'm Scottish I just reply "Okay" and let them try to figure out what I'm agreeing with.