hey need some advice.

[RockyR]

I think a lot of good advice is given here, but we all have to remember... we're not dealing with "grown up" logic... these are high school kids trying to get a rise out of him.

Some retorts to the single word comment "F@gg0T":
"No, I'm not a F@gg0t, I'm just expressing my culture. What? Are you ASHAMED of YOUR culture?"

"You DO know the 'style' of wearing baggy clothes came from prison uniforms that didn't fit, right? So you're heros are rapists and child molestors... THAT's cool (said with extreme sarcasm)."

(to someone who screamed it from a group) "I'm not the one trying to impress a bunch of guys, now am I?"

(to someone who screamed it from a group) "I'm not the one hanging out with a bunch of guys..."

"Actually, your mom/girlfriend thinks I'm hot" or "that's not what your mom/girlfriend said"

While the last one is juvenile, it is a deeply cutting insult to some.

The BEST advice is to continue walking or just give them an evil grin and ignore them.

I also agree with Steve... the BEST way to shut them up is to be a lady's man. The kilt will DEFINITELY give you an edge in this department, so USE IT!

[Bill]

Hi Andrew and WELCOME!

Much good wisdom has been given here I hope you found it helpful. To this I would add --Be sure you are properly kited out, wear a sporran as it does make the kult connection in the eyes of the uninformed. If you don't have one may I recommend the nylon cargo sporran at www.stillwaterkilts.com it is an extremely servicable item that won't break the bank. For more dressedup times look to a leather one. There's lots of good information on how to wear the kilt within the forum do take time and browse.

About the bully the purest form of insult a individual like that can recieve is to ignore him! Don't give him the time of day that will deflate him quicker that any thing you could say. One more thing: I've heard it said and I think it's good advice "Never start a fight, but be sure you finish it.

Andrew the best assesory to the kilt is standing tall and being confident. I think you'll do well.

Bill