Interesting Reaction

[Dick Ackerman]

The other day in our local CVS drug store as I walked up to the checkout dressed in my Black Demum Utilikilt, Maroon tee shirt, and hiking boots. The 20 something bubbly blond female clerk looked at me and said. " Do you always dress that way?" I said "no only when i'm in the mood." She then replied "You look really good in that kilt." (Keep in mine I am 59 slightly over weight and balding.) I said thank you. She then said "This is the first time I have ever seen a man in a kilt. It Isn't anywhere near as shocking as I imagined it would be. and it looks really good." At this point I handed her a Utilikilts business card and explained a little about kilts to her. She said again that she thought it was really neat. I then payed for my purchase and left. I did think the comment "It isn't anywhere near as shocking as I imagined it would be," was quite interesting.

Dick Ackerman

[mkmound]

Sounds like a positive encounter overall. That is an "interesting" comment (I love that word . . . )

[Blu (Ontario)]

I can imagine that some folks would find a kilted man shocking.... we are creatures of heightened awareness where social standards are concerned. At least this young lady has better judgment than certain school staff members I've read about lately.And you're right about the 50+ and balding thing... the kilt seems effectively deflect attention away from such features. I could use a bit of that these days.

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[mkmound]

. . . And you're right about the 50+ and balding thing... the kilt seems effectively deflect attention away from such features. I could use a bit of that these days.

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Yep, definitely -- that's why I savor the positive comments all the more!!