Quote Originally Posted by linedrive View Post
I think you are correct, I based my statement on my limited experiences here in the states (and described it as such). I certainly did not intend to infer that my experiences were indicative of all perceptions. Just those people I've had contact with. Sorry if that was confusing.

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Well, even with limited experience I'd trust your judgement over mine in regards to the perception of the American public.
But it seems evident from you and other posters' experiences that Irish kilts are more readily identified and accepted as Irish in America.
Although maybe its the case that kilts are rarely worn day to day in Ireland, so they seem out of place in these settings.