First Public Appearance!!!

[porrick]

Congratulations! What a way to start - and, as you have heard from others and now discovered for yourself:
kilts get people talking

[kilted in seattle]

Congratulations! What a way to start - and, as you have heard from others and now discovered for yourself:
kilts get people talking

Word. I joined a womens' cycling forum at the urging of my wife. She was always talking about how much fun it is, etc.

I use the word kilt in my user name and guess what has become the topic of conversation? I've got two kilt discussions going on with a bunch of women and one man. One woman has declared it "Kilt Day" and many of them are trying to convince the other man to buy a kilt and post photos after I posted the one of me in my UK doing the captain morgan.

[Brian F]

Well, everything went good Saturday...

I decided to go kilted to our "WyldTyme" event on Sunday night. (A bunch of games, with local businesses suppling prizes). Before the event, we marched through the dorms with a megaphone screaming about the thing. But I show up kilted, and I'm met with the expected stares, giggles, and eye rolls--all stuff I can deal with...

Then I go to give one of my friends a hug, and she says, "No, no, sorry...I don't want to claim you."

I don't know if it was my fatigue, or what, but that cut DEEP. So deep that I went back and changed into pants. And now the girl just acts like she has "saved" me from something. Any advice?

[acstoon]

Her loss.
I wouldn't change, because of the reaction of one person.
There are a variety of possible reasons why your friend gave this reaction.
Ask her about it, if it bothers you.
School is supposed to expand knowledge, social skills, and reveal diverse cultures, traditions, etc.
Lead by example... if you don't make a big deal about it, eventually no one else will either.

Best of luck.

[Brian F]

Her loss.
I wouldn't change, because of the reaction of one person.
There are a variety of possible reasons why your friend gave this reaction.
Ask her about it, if it bothers you.
School is supposed to expand knowledge, social skills, and reveal diverse cultures, traditions, etc.
Lead by example... if you don't make a big deal about it, eventually no one else will either.

Best of luck.

Yeah, I figured that out about 5 minutes after typing that post. I've decided I'm still wearing it to convocation tomorrow, and I'm still going to wear it (and soon to be others!!) around campus.

I did talk to her about it, and she apologized. *shrugs* Oh well...here's to keeping your head up!

[CelticRanger66]

Never, never never give in to those who would bring you down!!!


That helped me get through Ranger Training!!!

[acstoon]

Yeah, I figured that out about 5 minutes after typing that post. I've decided I'm still wearing it to convocation tomorrow, and I'm still going to wear it (and soon to be others!!) around campus.

I did talk to her about it, and she apologized. *shrugs* Oh well...here's to keeping your head up!

Good for You!

[mbhandy]

Then I go to give one of my friends a hug, and she says, "No, no, sorry...I don't want to claim you."

Mabe I'm getting old but what the hell is ment by Claim you???

MrBill

[Perldog007]

Well, everything went good Saturday...

I decided to go kilted to our "WyldTyme" event on Sunday night. (A bunch of games, with local businesses suppling prizes). Before the event, we marched through the dorms with a megaphone screaming about the thing. But I show up kilted, and I'm met with the expected stares, giggles, and eye rolls--all stuff I can deal with...

Then I go to give one of my friends a hug, and she says, "No, no, sorry...I don't want to claim you."

I don't know if it was my fatigue, or what, but that cut DEEP. So deep that I went back and changed into pants. And now the girl just acts like she has "saved" me from something. Any advice?

Yes - forgive her, she knows not what they wear. Next time just smile and tell her she doesn't have to claim you, you are still her friend.

If kilted is you then it is. If it ain't it ain't.

I broke my wife in with an assortment of other men's unbifurcated wear not discussed on xmarks. By the time that first UK showed up she was glad to see it. Total eclipse of the heart.

Is it worth it to you to bring this friend around? Can you agree to disagree? In my limited experience those that don't want to associate with me because of the kilt weren't much of a loss. Your mileage may vary.