most of the people who ask me 'the question' do it just for humor. they don't really want/care to know.

now, when someone like the jackarse student you describe does it the way you describe it, I simply reply that it is none of their business (nunya) and quickly ignore or change subject.

good on ya to go to work kilted. I wear my kilts daily to work as well and it is a pleasure to be able to do so.