I agree with Cyndi and Beerbecue on this one; smart-aleck comments do not help the cause.

When I was in Civil War reenacting, I remember seeing "hardcore" reenactors with authentic impressions tear a strip off of newbies and folks with a lower level of authenticity when the newbie would ask them a simple question -- and what good did it do? It made the authentic look like a jerk, and kept someone from trying to be as authentic as possible because they didn't want to be associated with said jerk!

Leave the smart-aleck comments in the closet, in my humble opinion, and instead, talk to them about the kilt and the benefits of wearing it more often. I've had this happen to me a couple of times, and I always invite the person to a St. Andrew's Society meeting or Scottish games, since those type of activities are "friendly" enviroments before wearing the kilt out & about.

Remember, you are an ambassador for the kilt and all the proud traditions behind it.

Regards,

Todd