Speaking personally, I want it to be seen as within normal to be kilted. So far I have gotten casual acceptance from most folks or supportive comments from some. Around here we have a pretty multicultural environment so seeing people in turbans and many other cultural garments is not uncommon. I think most people just feel my (admittedly just PV casual) kilt falls into that category and I'm happy that it does. The most annoying experiences I have had so far are when strangers want to talk about tartans* with me. Hardly an insult.

*From what I can gather so far the MacDonald sett looks familiar, but most people only know the Royal Stewart so they assume that's what I must be wearing. Interesting. I casually correct them and announce that they were the other kings.