what else could I say??

**Robert Lamb** · 28th August 07, 12:14 PM

I was in the Grocery Outlet today stocknlg up on needful things.
I heard this man and woman discussing something and I was going about my own business, like a good citizen. As I neared this couple? the woman spoke up and said "may I ask you a question"? I said sure (I knew it had to do with the kilt} She asked " what do you wear under that" I said'THE SAME THING YOU WEAR". Then she sort of apologizued and said "you get that question a lot"?
I replyed "only by stuped people" and went on my way. One of the employes was stocking shelves and he said he was sorry and I told him don't be it's not your falt..
Robert "the kilted" Lamb

**Panache** · 28th August 07, 12:38 PM

Oh the missed opportunities in life!

She could have looked you straight in the face and said

"Goodness gracious I would never had thought that Scotsmen wear pink silk thong underwear with sequinned embroidered hearts and black lace! I'll never think about Sean Connery in the same way again!"

Cheers

Jamie

**ardchoille** · 28th August 07, 01:11 PM

Sorry if this reply is a bit harsh, but I feel it needs to be said. My reply to this question is always "why is it important what I wear under the kilt?" and will say no more about it. I feel that this question continues to be asked because some kilties like to "keep the mystery alive" by giving silly replies. Either I wear something under the kilt or I don't.. it's no one's business but mine, and that's exactly what the public should hear.

**Archangel** · 28th August 07, 01:18 PM

My best response, "I would never ask you that question."

Best to have a universal one ready, they're not going away.

**ardchoille** · 28th August 07, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Archangel

My best response, "I would never ask you that question."

Best to have a universal one ready, they're not going away.

That is a better reply, good point.

**JimB** · 28th August 07, 01:27 PM

I never get upset with people on this one.
I usually say something like "ah...that will just have to remain a mystery", and let it go.
They don't mean to be offensive I don't think. They're just curious because of all the stories and they speak before thinking.
I think if we fire back something in anger we're doing a lot more harm than necessary.

Or try this....just smile and wag your finger

**Robert Lamb** · 28th August 07, 01:33 PM

Panache
You must know this women personally if you know for sure she wears silk thongs what ever the color.
She looked more like the mens boxers
Sorry if I have ofended you.
Bob

**Rampant Lion** · 28th August 07, 01:37 PM

Honestly, I don't understand why people get offended when asked this question. Now, I know every situation is different, but I would first assume that if I was asked "What do you wear under that?", the person asking the question isn't asking what I, personally, am wearing under my kilt, but is actually meaning "What does one wear under the kilt as opposed to pants?" And honestly, is that not a valid question?

Oh, I know most people probably ask because they've "heard" what's not worn under the kilt, but they probably just want to know the truth of the matter. Perhaps they think that's there's a special garment to wear under the kilt, or what is more widely worn, possibly due to comfort or what not.

I would try to explain that traditionally, nothing was worn underneath, but really it's to person and what they find most comfortable. If I was asked directly as to what I was wearing, depending on the situation I would probably say something like "Sock and shoes", "I prefer to go regimental," "That's a bit personal, isn't it?" with a smile. Honestly, I don't any reason to be rude unles the person is being rude to you first.

**McMurdo** · 28th August 07, 01:40 PM

I do not have a standard answer to "The Question" I try to gauge every situation on it's own merit. Normally it is women who ask but every once in a while it's a guy, normally with women I try to be polite about it, if a man has the audacity to ask all bets are off. Of course this all depends on what kind of a day I am having, if it's a bad day I have been known to be none too nice about it. Robert I think your answer was great by the way.

**Ayin McFye** · 28th August 07, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by Robert Lamb

I was in the Grocery Outlet today stocknlg up on needful things.
I heard this man and woman discussing something and I was going about my own business, like a good citizen. As I neared this couple? the woman spoke up and said "may I ask you a question"? I said sure (I knew it had to do with the kilt} She asked " what do you wear under that" I said'THE SAME THING YOU WEAR". Then she sort of apologizued and said "you get that question a lot"?
I replyed "only by stuped people" and went on my way. One of the employes was stocking shelves and he said he was sorry and I told him don't be it's not your falt..
Robert "the kilted" Lamb

Sorry if this seems a bit off to me, could you please clarify for me.

She apologized for asking "the question" and then said "do you get that question a lot?" and you replied "Only by stupid people?"

Wow, I'm not sure how I would have taken that if I was her. You basically just called her an idiot for being inquisitive.

Again, i mean no disrespect, and please clarify for me if i read that wrong, but that just seems like a bit harsh of a reply for me.

I've been mean before don't get me wrong, but it's usually the guys who scream rude comments at me that get a rude reply, not just a female wondering if i'm regimental.

Sorry, just my two cents.