Sometimes I suspect that when others hear we wear a kilt, they are thinking "Braveheart" and it generates caution or skepticism on their part.
Sounds like your supervisor is afraid that non-standard attire (other than a polo shirt and pants) would present the wrong impression to the clients (or whoever is attending). While to us who wear kilts this attitude seems unreasonable, from the perspective of the one responsible for a successful program it probably isn't.
From what you wrote I would say she was being honest in that she believed a kilt would be out of place. You might try and discuss it with her AFTER the event, or perhaps initiate the conversation on one of the days that you do wear a kilt - as in "doesn't this look nice, can't I wear it more often..."
When I wore my kilt to work on Friday my supervisor was aware of it - but said I could only do so on the condition that I had a suit ready to put on in case I had to attend a meeting (though many of my co-workers thought that my kilt - with a kilt jacket and tie - would have met the requirements just as well).
Last edited by Sir William; 8th August 09 at 01:07 PM.
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