At the grocery store....

[Blu (Ontario)]

I don't normaly post stuff like this, but... what the heck ->

While out and about today, I had several stops to make.... one of which was the grocery store. I happened to be wearing my Xmarks kilt and a leather bomber jacket. While walking across the parking lot heading into the store, I was stopped by a woman - late '50s - who said...

"I like it! " she said, "the kilt - but are you dressed like a true Scot?? "

"In weather like this", I confessed, "I part with tradition sometimes."

"Can't blame you for that", she said as we parted company.

Things were going pretty well until I went into the store. Down one of the aisles, there was a rather scruffy looking couple - mid '20s - and as I passed by them, I over heard the guy make the "nice skirt" comment.

I casually stopped and picked up a can of juice, turned and remarked...

"Thanks and yes, it is a nice skirt.... but grown ups call it a kilt."

I smiled but the guys wife just looked a bit cross and they both turned and continued on their way. A nice grey haired lady who had been standing nearby smiled at me and said, "good for you." I just winked and continued my shopping. I did encounter the blue-jean couple later in another aisle, but they avoided making eye contact with me.

People can be funny sometimes.

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[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I don't normaly post stuff like this, but... what the heck ->

While out and about today, I had several stops to make.... one of which was the grocery store. I happened to be wearing my Xmarks kilt and a leather bomber jacket. While walking across the parking lot heading into the store, I was stopped by a woman - late '50s - who said...

"I like it! " she said, "the kilt - but are you dressed like a true Scot?? "

"In weather like this", I confessed, "I part with tradition sometimes."

"Can't blame you for that", she said as we parted company.

Things were going pretty well until I went into the store. Down one of the aisles, there was a rather scruffy looking couple - mid '20s - and as I passed by them, I over heard the guy make the "nice skirt" comment.

I casually stopped and picked up a can of juice, turned and remarked...

"Thanks and yes, it is a nice skirt.... but grown ups call it a kilt."

I smiled but the guys wife just looked a bit cross and they both turned and continued on their way. A nice grey haired lady who had been standing nearby smiled at me and said, "good for you." I just winked and continued my shopping. I did encounter the blue-jean couple later in another aisle, but they avoided making eye contact with me.

People can be funny sometimes.

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Good for you Blu! Sometime is is just nice to respond back to the idiots, even if they don't get it.

[TheSp8]

"Thanks and yes, it is a nice skirt.... but grown ups call it a kilt."

Blu that is too funny. Did you use the tone of voice like you were explaining something to a small child also? I guess the girl didn't appreciate her scruffy man getting shot down that way. Thanks for sharing that.

YMOS,
Tony

[Barry]

That's the best put down I've heard in ages. I must remeber it

Slainte!

[MacTavishOfJapan]

Excellent response to the child brained

[nixphotography]

Well I've not been wearing long, but the only bad remarks are coming from my 12 year old step daughter, and I just don't pay her any attention. Good on ya for being quick on your feet.

Brett

[Graham]

nicely handled Blu, goes to show..life would be boring in trews

[cessna152towser]

Nicely dealt with, Blu, and of course the immature guy was dressed same as
his girl in blue jeans.

[Blu (Ontario)]

Blu that is too funny. Did you use the tone of voice like you were explaining something to a small child also? I guess the girl didn't appreciate her scruffy man getting shot down that way. Thanks for sharing that.

YMOS,
Tony

It was a "I know you know better" tone of voice... slightly condescending but with a friendly tone to it.

This denim clad couple looked like they had "history" and weren't particularly enjoying what they were doing anyway.

I'm not always so quick to respond... but I was thinking after the fact that my retort would work on just about anybody regardless of age or gender.

[LoftGuy]

Well done, Blu; great but polite put down.

Bob