Traditonal vs. Historical

[Hopper250]

I'm by no means wedded to these suggestions, but perhaps I could suggest:

TKSW - Tartan Kilted Street Wear, BAWK - Bumming around whilst kilted, TKAG - Tartan Kilt Anything Goes, NSTKA - New School Tartan Kilt Attire, UCTKA - Ultra Casual Tartan Kilt Attire

I like the TKSW. It covers what I was thinking and is short enough to be managable. We don't want to turn in the an Alphabet Soup area .

I don't think we need to sugar coat everything either, there is however a level of polite that can be used even when expressing disgust. For example, "Hopper, I find your style of dress to be slobbish and somewhat disturbing. I suggest hose and shoes rather than the boots to improve the look." As opposed to "Hopper, you need to get rid of the boots because you shouldn't wear them with a kilt."

(Of course this is predicated on the idea that I'm not wearing "cowboy boots" and looking like a teenage girl in Texas. In which case "Lose the boots you look like a girl." would be perfectly acceptable.)

The first isn't sugar coated but I wouldn't call it rude. The second I would call rude. Just my thoughts on that part.

[BCAC]

I like the TKSW. It covers what I was thinking and is short enough to be managable. We don't want to turn in the an Alphabet Soup area .

I don't think we need to sugar coat everything either, there is however a level of polite that can be used even when expressing disgust. For example, "Hopper, I find your style of dress to be slobbish and somewhat disturbing. I suggest hose and shoes rather than the boots to improve the look." As opposed to "Hopper, you need to get rid of the boots because you shouldn't wear them with a kilt."

(Of course this is predicated on the idea that I'm not wearing "cowboy boots" and looking like a teenage girl in Texas. In which case "Lose the boots you look like a girl." would be perfectly acceptable.)

The first isn't sugar coated but I wouldn't call it rude. The second I would call rude. Just my thoughts on that part.

You have to remember, also, that this is the internet. It is very difficult to convey meanings, humour, satire, and such like things.

You have to remember also that this is an international forum so there can be some inter-national misunderstandings.

You should also practice what you preach and not get upset so easily when you think someone is being arrogant, thereby becoming arrogant yourself.

[creagdhubh]

You have to remember, also, that this is the internet. It is very difficult to convey meanings, humour, satire, and such like things.

You have to remember also that this is an international forum so there can be some inter-national misunderstandings.

You should also practice what you preach and not get upset so easily when you think someone is being arrogant, thereby becoming arrogant yourself.

Very well said.

[adempsey10]

I like the TKSW. It covers what I was thinking and is short enough to be managable. We don't want to turn in the an Alphabet Soup area .

I don't think we need to sugar coat everything either, there is however a level of polite that can be used even when expressing disgust. For example, "Hopper, I find your style of dress to be slobbish and somewhat disturbing. I suggest hose and shoes rather than the boots to improve the look." As opposed to "Hopper, you need to get rid of the boots because you shouldn't wear them with a kilt."

(Of course this is predicated on the idea that I'm not wearing "cowboy boots" and looking like a teenage girl in Texas. In which case "Lose the boots you look like a girl." would be perfectly acceptable.)

The first isn't sugar coated but I wouldn't call it rude. The second I would call rude. Just my thoughts on that part.

I'd be a little offended if someone called my attire 'slobbish' and 'disturbing'.

This is what I think of when someone says 'slobbish' and 'disturbing':



I've seen some uber casual and relaxed looking outfits on here, but nothing I would declare slobbish and disturbing...

[TheOfficialBren]

I'd be a little offended if someone called my attire 'slobbish' and 'disturbing'.

This is what I think of when someone says 'slobbish' and 'disturbing':



I've seen some uber casual and relaxed looking outfits on here, but nothing I would declare slobbish and disturbing...

Goodness gracious!! Plus one, AD10!! Plus one, indeed!!

[Hopper250]

You should also practice what you preach and not get upset so easily when you think someone is being arrogant, thereby becoming arrogant yourself.

I try not to. It make just be how I type. Despite my issues with spelling and grammar I typically write in a very formal manner. Since you are correct that since this is the internet, not face to face, it can cause issues in how we understand each other. Cultural differances do add another aspect to the chances of misunderstandings.

I have not been a forum user for a few years now and am just getting back into it, so perhaps attempts as self deprication and use of smilies are not where or what they should be.

Over all though I think this has been a very productive thread for me. Several good ideas and suggestions came out of it.