WHY do I have to ask?

[Fedgunner]

I work for the "Military Industrial Complex"

I didn't ask permission, I just showed up kilted. It was forecast to be a hot day for Minnesota, 95+ with a dew point in the 70's.

It is far easier to ask forgivness than ask permission.

Now the powers that be are used to the idea. Hot day or no, I don't even get any comments any more.

I work as a QA tech in a mid size manufacturing company, engaged in a bussiness that shall not be discussed here.

Now I just need to work up the nerve to wear a tartan kilt to work (Or find a cheap enough one) It isn't about the tartan, but more about the nature of the grunge I can come in contact with.

[Clockwork John]

I went to work kilted today, and encountered my boss on the way in, and he wanted to talk about my weekend, not about my kilt. I never asked for permission, and all he asked the first time I wore it is that I "take measures to ensure that it is worn modestly."

[davedove]

I went to work kilted today, and encountered my boss on the way in, and he wanted to talk about my weekend, not about my kilt. I never asked for permission, and all he asked the first time I wore it is that I "take measures to ensure that it is worn modestly."

That type of comment always fascinates me. Would he have said the same thing if a woman who formerly only wore pants suddenly decided to wear a skirt? What is it in the general public attitude that makes people think that all men, when given the chance (like wearing a kilt), want to go around exposing themselves?

Now, I can understand wanting to ensure that a newly kilted man is aware of how he's sitting and doesn't accidently expose himself. But that is NOT what is usually in people's minds.

[Riverkilt]

On that note, I've made a change.

I've switched from tartan boxer shorts to solid black boxer shorts. That way if there is accidental boxer short exposure the viewer will be less likely to see something other than shadow. All so silly based on the way a lot of kids wear their pants topside and the layers of visible underwear women show around their shoulders.

But, in the interest of less speculation, black seemed a good option.

Ron

[Clockwork John]

Davedove, I work at a high school, and you know high schoolers... I'm always a little worried that one of my students might get curious and decide to check if I'm regimental... plus, there are lots of stairs, and I live in a windy area. I know this is what my boss was referring to. It was his way of saying "please wear something under that" without actually saying it. There were women in the room, and he didn't want to embarrass anyone present.

Ron, I too go with black. It's a good choice, especially with the dark tartans I wear- Black Watch and Campbell of Argyll.