Conversations with Strangers

[Troy]

People are always asking me questions (including The Question), and while I don't mind, I do think it's interesting that strangers seem much more interested in talking to me when I'm out-of-the-ordinary.

This has happened to me more than once, while wearning my Cornish National kilt at Highland Gatherings:

I notice an elderly couple - he in a kilt, she in tartan skirt - watching me intently. Soon they involve themselve in a nervous discussion. Eventually the lady approaches me and asks, "Excuse me, but my husband wanted to know what tartan you are wearing - I can recognise most of the clan tartans, but not yours".

What comes next is a lovely discussion about my mixed Celtic lineage, Cornish Tartans, how beautiful my half-Indian kids are etc. etc.

Just goes to show that a kilt can be the catalyst for a conversation with total strangers, even when you're surrounded by kilties.

Cheers,

Troy