Hated to interupt his phone call!

**Rev. Christopher** · 5th November 06, 11:55 AM

Yesterday I was dressed in my new Clergy Tartan, Clergy collared shirt, Prince Charlie and was feeling rather good to head to my wedding. I entered the hotel elevator to find a man and woman, mid 50's maybe, she leaning against the side wall and he against the back on his cell phone, talking loudly in a "still a little happy from the bar the night before" slur...

As I entered, he gives me the once over and says loudly: This is a great town, some guy in a dress just came on the elevator". His wife quickly dropped her head.

I smiled and said "Excuse me my good man, this would be a kilt".

Please let me preface, I am peaceful man and I teach patience to all... However...But...Alas....

As soon as he paused from his conversation I continued "and furthermore, I'm not sure where you're from BUT wherever you may travel, anywhere in the world you may go, never, ever, piss of a Scotsman".

I turned back to his wife who simply winked, gave me small smile and under her breathe lipped the words "Thank you".

I could tell he found a new sense of understanding and having a 270 pound kilted clergyman get in his face was completley unexpected......

I think back and wonder if I could of handled this better, could I have turned the other cheek, should I have just kept my mouth shut......Naw......

The best part of this story was after they exited the elevator on their floor, a woman and her daughter walked in and she said: "Now there's a sharp dressed man". This was within earshot of the idiot.....it was if it was all planned.

Just wanted to share...........

Have a great weekend......

**Kilted KT** · 5th November 06, 12:07 PM

absolutely fantastic story! I'm sure that man will never call a kilt a skirt again!

**Yaish** · 5th November 06, 12:20 PM

Sounds like he gets beer muscles, and isnt used to being pulled up short. Good job!

**keepoffgrass** · 5th November 06, 12:22 PM

great story!

**GMan** · 5th November 06, 01:30 PM

It is indeed a shame that the negative comments come from those who tend to not know their limits. Yes putting someone back into the proper boundaries, does take some propriety.

**Robin** · 5th November 06, 02:06 PM

Someone learned a lesson

**Tattoo Bradley** · 5th November 06, 02:16 PM

That's awesome! I'm sure the guy's face was priceless.

**Rigged** · 5th November 06, 02:18 PM

Rev. Christopher, that was a great response!

I got a similar comment recently and had to remind a fellow that dresses hang from the shoulders. The young lady he was with looked at him like -- well, if looks could kill, he would have been cremated on the spot.

Have we really gotten to the point where people don't know what a dress is?

**bubba** · 5th November 06, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rigged

Have we really gotten to the point where people don't know what a dress is?

As a matter of fact, yes, we have

**Gaisgeil** · 5th November 06, 02:56 PM

I really admire how you were able to put him in his place so quickly and without being vulgar about it; Quick witted and to the point. Usually in those types of situations I just turn red and am too busy keeping myself from slapping them down or some such thing to pull that together. Maybe I'll get there one day. I'd say you set a good example. Way to go Rev.