Got in trouble for being kilted at work

[Stilletto_Rebel]

FG, I'm glad to hear you have had a successful resolution.

[Zardoz]

You know what I think a potential 'unfortunate' outcome of this thing might be? A new company dress code worded in such a way to exclude kilts.

Somewhere in the corporate offices of the company some VP or whatever heard about the uproar caused by "the kilt guy". And all he takes away from it is that some barracks lawyer found a loophole in the company dress code, and wasted some company time exploiting it.

[Spartan Tartan]

You know what I think a potential 'unfortunate' outcome of this thing might be? A new company dress code worded in such a way to exclude kilts.

Somewhere in the corporate offices of the company some VP or whatever heard about the uproar caused by "the kilt guy". And all he takes away from it is that some barracks lawyer found a loophole in the company dress code, and wasted some company time exploiting it.

LOL. Barracks lawyer!!! Perhaps, the VP decides to hold a mandatory standdown to address cultural sensitivity

[Cowher]

Maybe he will execute the offending rabble?!? It was good knowing you failedgod.

[Nighthawk]

AN COIGREACH ALBANNACH- I'm not going to quote you. You write even longer-winded than I!! I've imposed the skill of an editor on myself...

So- I agree with you. That's why I reserve my traditional 8 yard tank for formal occasions. Or when it's especially cold out! That sucker is toasty! However, I am not Scottish. I am American. I have Scottish heritage. That's why I brought up the difference between culture and heritage. I was raised with both Scottish and Irish influences, from both sides of my family. My dad took me to Highland games when I was a kid, and introduced me to the joys of Celtic music, both from the motherlands and from the diaspora, meaning bluegrass, of course! But I do not identify as either Scots or Irish- I am a New World Celt, and when people as if I'm Scottish/Irish, that's what I tell them- I'm Celtic. Thing I love about being American is that we're such a young country! We can develop a culture of our own that's based in the traditions of our ancestors, and yet still it's own unique culture! I have embraced the modern American kilt for that exact reason! It's perfectly me- one foot firmly in the ancient traditions, and yet still a part of the new world! In my mind, it's a way of embracing heritage, while becoming a part of an emerging culture. And really, it's this philosophy of mine that makes me so animate in making sure that people understand the difference between culture and heritage. It's also why I get so offended when someone tells me that I can't embrace my own culture, which is in fact that of the New World Celt. I feel it important especially to celebrate Tartan Day because it is, to my knowledge, the one and only holiday that is unique to the New World Celts! It is ours! St. Andrew's Day and Burns Night are celebrated, too, and they're tied to the old culture, but Tartan Day originated in Canada, and spread to North America, making it us! And to me, that's hugely important. Keeping the old world traditions keeps us grounded, and evolving our own traditions makes us a unique culture all our own. The native Scots and Irish on this board are my cousins across the ocean. The New World Celts here in this country are my brothers and sisters.

Wow... Does this make any sense at all?

[Dale Seago]

Wow... Does this make any sense at all?

Does to me, at least!

[Zardoz]

well put Nighthawk!

[Nighthawk]

well put Nighthawk!

Does to me, at least!

Thanks! I rant... It's good to know that I make sense to people other than myself!! It shows that I'm not completely delusional.

[Bugbear]

Thanks! I rant... It's good to know that I make sense to people other than myself!! It shows that I'm not completely delusional.

Um, Nighthawk... We're all in your head...

[Dale Seago]

Thanks! I rant... It's good to know that I make sense to people other than myself!! It shows that I'm not completely delusional.

Err. . .just so's you know. . .It doesn't necessarily mean merely that a bunch of us don't simply share your delusions. Sort of a consensual reality thing. I'm just sayin'. . .