I've always wondered...certainly "immodest" clothing is right out....you can understand that...whether some folks can actually inderstand that their attire is "immodest" to others is another question. I'm sure that a whole lot of Xsmarksers are of the mind that they will dress appropriately for any event or occaision and will show the proper respect even if said event is not necessarily connected to whatever religion/faith/belief structure that they personally believe in...I wouldn't think of going into any religious structure (active or ancient) attired any other way than respectfully...you just don't "dis" folks by not showing your understanding and respect. Same thing applies to going to events...most notably the theatre...I dress...it isn't casual...some folks look like they just got back from the beach...

...it's just gotten too damn "casual"...which is my way of saying sloppy. Touristy behaviour to the point of being obnoxious.

Where the kilt fits in is open to discussion...worn formally or semi-formally or worn casually? A tartan kilt versus a contempo kilt? ...sorry to bring that up but the tartan is usually recognized immediately as a kilt where it probably takes a few seconds for the unitiated to grok a contemporary kilt.

It has to be cultural as well...in some places they get it right away, in some others it will have to be explained. Go figger...global village?...not quite.

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AA