Coincidence?

[Big Dave]

I don't know if it's just a Canadian thing or not, but the people around where I've been have been nice. I do get the usuall stares, mostly when I'm with my family, but that's nothing new (my wife is Filipino and about a foot and a half shorter then me). I get the "were's your bagpipes?" comments alot, but they're all in fun. I always expect dumbasses when I go to the bar, but I end up making buddies with the people I thought I'd have a problem with. The only ribbing I do get for my kilt wearing is from my family (all in fun) and my friends when I go out drinking (also all in fun). It helps when you're layed back and have fun with wearing a kilt, people seem to notice that. With me wearing a kilt for almost two years now, I haven't had any bad times with trying to deal with people, although it does help I come across looking like a thug.

[Graham]

Dave I'm sure it is a Canadian thing. Personally, I've never met a Canadian that I didn't like, tho' I'm sure they exist.

When I get shouts my temptation is to give them the finger, but I mostly resist and find it best to pretend their insults have fallen on deaf ears, that annoys them the most.

[John Fiske]

I live in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. I have gotten surprisingly few comments here. Just stares ... The comments I have received, either negative or positive, have been made to my face . People tend to respect a man who has what it takes to wear a kilt .

[parpin]

Hi all,

The best feedback I received so far about my kilt is from teenagers. When I doing my routine saturday grocery at my local shopping mall I receive positive feedback from them.

1- One told me that my kilt was beautiful and would have got one if it was less expensive.

2- An other one congratulated me to see a guy proud of its origins. He was very surprised that I was not scot.

3- A wraper told me that he would liked to have scottish ancestors to wear it.

I can confirm that I receive 10 positives feedback for 1 negative.

In the same shopping mall I feel very amused when I hear whisslings.

Now the next big test will be in Argentina where I will go for 2 months (dec and jan.) visiting my brother and sister in law's families. I've been warned of not going kilted alone if I plan to go downtown Mendoza.

[mrpharr]

i wore my scots american to my team's soccer/football match and heard a few wolf wistles from the mexican clubs. i think it is just very different some cultures. most thought it was really sharp.
steve

[Blu (Ontario)]

Ah yes.... the quip and hide artist!

There is a personality trait that compels certain individuals to try to establish dominance wherever they go. Seeing a man in a kilt is just an opportnity to show off.

Actually, a fellow in a supermarket tossed the "nice skirt" comment at me this past summer. When I turned to confront him, he winked and I new he was pulling my leg. A short but pleasant conversation ensued and we parted company... you just never know sometimes where some of these people are coming from.

I agree that the overwhelming response is positive. One thing that has surprised me over the past few years, is the number of men that like the look of the kilt, and would be tempted wear one except that...

-it's not common enough,
-they don't feel that they have the right,
-it's strictly for special occassions,
-they don't want to stand out from everyone else,
-They don't have enough Scottishness,
-They're too expensive,
-They're afraid some idiot in a store will make make fun of them....
etc.

What does that say?

Then there's the fellow I bumbped into at a Christmas party several years ago who wanted a kilt very much but his wife and family flat out refused to allow it. The guy was almost in tears.

To most people, the kilt is a contradiction in terms.

Good or bad, it's been an interesting thing watching how different people wrap their head around it and react.

.

[wesd]

GOOD DAY, Negative comments, yeah we have all been on the receiveing end, but they are few and far between. Of all the people that we cross paths with in everyday life I belive that I can count all the stupid comments from various jerks on both hands, and have a few digits unused. The most that I have seen are a few double takes in the malls and other shops. Sometimes little kids will point and I'll hear something like mommy that man whats he wearing? Most what I hear is that so cool from the teens and older men something like I wish that I had the guts (or the b***s) to wear one. GOOD DAY Wes


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