In Seaside

[Dirk Skene]

I assume Peter Wong is Asian. Next time he asks, do what I did to an Asian doorman in Chicago in January - "Where's your chopsticks?"

Brian

I've been known to say stuff like that & even worse. But I really have to be ticked off

[Panache]

For a great many people there is an automatic association with Highland Dress and either the bagpipes or highland dancing.

Highland dress is a bit out of the commonplace and those that venture to make an inquiry do so out of curiosity, not malice.

I was trying to be lighthearted and make some suggestions that would make people laugh (as well as point out that not all kilted men are pipers).

To me asking someone of Asian heritage "where are your chopsticks?" in response is not a good way to make a point. The question isn't meant as racist but that response is.

There are better (and nicer) ways to make a point.

Just my two cents

Cheers

Jamie

[macwilkin]

For a great many people there is an automatic association with Highland Dress and either the bagpipes or highland dancing.

Highland dress is a bit out of the commonplace and those that venture to make an inquiry do so out of curiosity, not malice.

I was trying to be lighthearted and make some suggestions that would make people laugh (as well as point out that not all kilted men are pipers).

To me asking someone of Asian heritage "where are your chopsticks?" in response is not a good way to make a point. The question isn't meant as racist but that response is.

There are better (and nicer) ways to make a point.

Just my two cents

Cheers

Jamie

Well said, Jamie!

I have always said that wearing a kilt makes the wearer a bit of a diplomat, since the kilt is associated with Scotland as national dress.

Regards,

Todd

[Carolina Kiltman]

I agree totally! While it is momentarily an "upper" to score like that, it is also in very bad taste. Even if the person is doing it in a malicious manner. A soft answer, not only turneth away wrath, it will also heap coals of shame upon the perpetrator!