first negative encounter

[Riverkilt]

Well.....you were in a bar....booze makes anyone stupid, no matter how intelligent. That's basic chemistry, nothing can change the fact. Booze also lowers inhibitions so someone is more likely to feel free to insult a stranger. No doubt the fool had a role to play with his local guzzling crowd.

I've found that the appropriate answer to any insult is "F**k You" said with a polite calmness and resolve while making eye contact. You'd be amazed at the apologies that result as opposed to the fights most would expect.

And, the poor insulter did not have the opportunity to hear the many compliments. I've found kilt compliments tend to overpower thoughts of kilt insults by others. If I'm being complimented there's nary an insult.

Sounds like that Legion hall could use a good photo of the Ladies from Hell.

Ron

[GMan]

James, as usual, gave a very wise comment. Most of the comments that men, whether drunk or sober, are met with such display of "Oh yeah???" sort of makes me feel sorry for them.

It is easier to talk to a sober fellow like that than those who are a "bit" tipsy, but not much.

I usually consider the source and move on with dignity, very comfortable.

[macwilkin]

Sounds like that Legion hall could use a good photo of the Ladies from Hell.

Especially ones from Canadian Scottish Regiments! :mrgreen:

I wonder if that fellow would have said something like that to "Smokey" Smith?

Cheers,

Todd

[Kilted KT]

I've found that the appropriate answer to any insult is "F**k You" said with a polite calmness and resolve while making eye contact. You'd be amazed at the apologies that result as opposed to the fights most would expect.

Ron

I have found this approach to work, though it is by no means the preferred method. Only the completely drunk idiots or those who are willfully trying to get under your skin get this response from me. Doesn't happen often, but I've never heard a single word from anyone who got this response.