drawbacks of kilting

Martin S · 15th August 07, 01:20 AM

Every time there's a match between Scotland & France, I get questioned about the results and the play.

Other times, I get questioned about the quality of different whiskies.

Since I am totally ignorant of both these matters (and quite uninterested anyway), I sometimes wish my kilt attracted less attention!

Martin

**Jock Scot** · 15th August 07, 01:38 AM

Just look for the plus side then---------the Kilt is the best "chat up line"I know,and you don't even have to open your mouth!Well not for the first 10 seconds anyway.

**davedove** · 15th August 07, 05:22 AM

That's the drawback to wearing a kilt. You are automatically assumed to:

Play the bagpipes,
Know all about Scottish history,
Know all about Scottish whiskey,
Know all about Scottish cuisine,
Be able to identify any tartan on sight (okay, some of the folks here can do that

),
Be an expert on the family history associated with any particular tartan,
etc.

**McClef** · 15th August 07, 06:44 AM

And of course you know directions to every location in Scotland and the story of every historical building.

And if you are in a kilt or gift establishment you are automatically assumed to be a member of the staff!

**gseven1** · 15th August 07, 07:40 AM

There must be a fair amount of Scottish blood here in Utah because what I usually get is people explaining their ancestry to me, which while interesting, isn't always all that great when you are under a time crunch.

**James MacMillan** · 15th August 07, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by gseven1

There must be a fair amount of Scottish blood here in Utah because what I usually get is people explaining their ancestry to me, which while interesting, isn't always all that great when you are under a time crunch.

Here in SoCal too. 9 out of 10 seem to finish, with - "My" tartan is the MacDoodleburgen, we come from Edinburgh.

**JimB** · 15th August 07, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by gseven1

There must be a fair amount of Scottish blood here in Utah because what I usually get is people explaining their ancestry to me, which while interesting, isn't always all that great when you are under a time crunch.

Another kiltie from Utah! Cool!

Oh, and another disadvantage, whenever you go to celtic musical thing, people automatically assume that you're part of the show!

**Riverkilt** · 15th August 07, 07:54 AM

The most unusual chat up I get is when Scottish tourists spot me in a Utilikilt...they are always fascinated.

Ron

**morrison** · 15th August 07, 08:16 AM

Although some of the attention attracted by the kilt is predictable, to me there's a sudden bridge over the gulf when one of those types of conversation is started up. There has been a moment I'll admit that it would've been handy to leave a recorded message for the inquisitive one!

**ardchoille** · 15th August 07, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

That's the drawback to wearing a kilt. You are automatically assumed to:

Play the bagpipes,
Know all about Scottish history,
Know all about Scottish whiskey,
Know all about Scottish cuisine,
Be able to identify any tartan on sight (okay, some of the folks here can do that

),
Be an expert on the family history associated with any particular tartan,
etc.

I've noticed that too. I've also been asked "do you know Jim? He lives in Scotland."