Shopping in my kilt

**pbpersson** · 12th August 06, 09:09 AM

Last night I did my first real SHOPPING in my kilt. What I mean by that is that I was at the stores not to rush through and show everyone my kilt but was there to REALLY do shopping. I had to actually BE there and concentrate on what I was doing.

It was an interesting experience. When checking out items on the bottom shelves I was careful to stoop instead of bend, trying to keep my kilt sort of level. Walking through the section with the open refrigerator shelves (like where the bags of salad are) was very refreshing.

Again, not a word was said. People stopped at the end of my aisle and looked at me....or maybe they were looking for groceries....who can tell?

When I bought 6 T-shirts at Walgreen's (I love their cheap T-shirts) the woman at the checkout couldn't stop laughing. I don't know if she was just a happy person or if it was the kilt.

Sometimes I think laughing is a result of sensory overload. People see the kilt and they just don't know how to react. I am reminded of last weekend when I was getting my car serviced. The guy pulled my car up for me, I walked up to the driver's door, and when he got out and saw me (a guy over six feet tall in a kilt) he let out a brief laugh but then was quite respectful.

I can't really hold that against anyone. I think I would be shocked too if I suddenly saw me in a kilt.

**Chris Webb** · 12th August 06, 12:43 PM

You've got a great "kilt attitude"!! Folks are fascinated by a man in a kilt, particularly if it's their first time to see one. You've interpretted their laughs correctly. Even folks who appear to be giving you a mean look are actually just trying to take you in, to see every detail. Like you've already experienced, once you talk to any of these folks they are respectful and sometimes thrilled that you .....

Kilt On.

Chris Webb

**Blu (Ontario)** · 12th August 06, 07:37 PM

Most other people seem to be able to sense whether or not you are emotionaly comfortable with the kilt. If you can go about your business naturally, most won't bother you at all except perhaps to complement.

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**JayFilomena** · 14th August 06, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by pbpersson

Sometimes I think laughing is a result of sensory overload. People see the kilt and they just don't know how to react. I am reminded of last weekend when I was getting my car serviced. The guy pulled my car up for me, I walked up to the driver's door, and when he got out and saw me (a guy over six feet tall in a kilt) he let out a brief laugh but then was quite respectful.

I can't really hold that against anyone. I think I would be shocked too if I suddenly saw me in a kilt.

That is a really great way to put it. I dont get upset or offended if someone lets out a laugh and then is respectful. I understand that I am a bit outside the box and people react to it. Sensory Overload is a great way to describe this phenom.

**Scotty-x** · 16th August 06, 04:12 AM

I went shopping last night too and a teenager came up to me that just had to talk to me. His eyes were lit up and wanted to tell me that I really looked COOL! Said that 2 times. Looks like another may be converted to the kilt. Need more people in this area to convert. I didn't wear the long socks , just white running socks with my stillwater black watch. A new look for me. I think I like that look for the summer. But, shopping can be fun!

**AllenJ** · 16th August 06, 05:31 AM

nice!- good to see another sc member too!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 16th August 06, 01:10 PM

I agree, "Sensory overload" is a great way of describing that one.

I enjoy the cool breeze from the dairy/meat sections as well

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The other day I was shopping at WM, and this little girl (4 or 5 yrs old) stopped dead in her tracks to get a good long look. I smile big at her as I adore children and their innocence. She stared as walked by and mother caught notice. She took the child by the arm and said "I'm so sorry" with an embarrased look on her face. I assured her there was no reason to be, that I would most definately reacted the same way if I were the little girl. I guess that opened up a window for converstation. She just asked if I was Irish or Scottish. I told her "both" and told her the particular kilt I was in was "Irish." She looked a bit confused as it was obvious this was not my only kilt.

As she and the little girl walked away I heard her tell her daughter that "it's a kilt, and it's men's clothing not a woman's skirt."

I got a kick out of the exchange.

**Alan H** · 16th August 06, 08:17 PM

You have a great attitude...that part about beng shocked if you saw yourself in a kilt...VERY good point! I need to remember that.

**Kilted KT** · 16th August 06, 08:22 PM

I'm shocked everytime I see any of my pics. Usually I'm like "there is no way that is me. I'm almost hitting the ceiling with my head"...( must be a cardboard cutour KT someone else is using in a hobbit hole)

anyway, I agree with the sensory overlaod. I've seen quite a few people trip over their own feet, bump into walls, and other such acts of blatant clumsiness at the sight of the kilt while roaming around public places. As far as shopping goes, I shop everywhere kilted from walmart to the trendiest and most expensive places in town. same reactions at all those places.

enjoy it!

KKT

**Chris Webb** · 17th August 06, 11:48 AM

It's said that we all see ourselves in the mirror very different than how we really look to others. The other day I was at the airport to pick up a friend and as I walked around a corner I saw this burly fella in a sleeveless shirt and kilt coming right at me ... before I realized it was actually my own reflection I had already scared myself!

Chris Webb