Should you feel insulted?

[Bugbear]

I don't care anymore.

[Ayin McFye]

I don't care anymore.

Cheers to that.

I don't really care anymore either. Usually all I say it "Thank you, it's a kilt", if they push the issue any farther than that then it all depends. I usually keep walking though and don't stop to engage in conversation.

Most people in this world judge by appearance in some way or another. Whether you are a kid with a mohawk, someone with tattooes and piercings, or long hair, someone is going to judge you before you even open your mouth. It's unfortunate but true.

People who don't deal well with people who aren't "Normal" these people tend to have adverse reactions to when they see a guy in a kilt. They immediately must establish a pecking order to confirm to themselves that they are "better" than them.

Fortunately, most of the attention that is recieved is pleasant and welcome. You've got to be willing to take both sides though, because they will inevitably come. Because when you wear a Kilt, you automatically become a more approachable person for some reason. Whether that be good attention or bad. I think the best thing we can do it not react badly and give them reason to lash out more often.

Just my two cents.

Slainte!

[James MacMillan]

I don't care anymore.

What Ted said pretty much summs up my attitude anymore. When you are old, fat, bearded, wear an ear-ring, AND a kilt, eventually (if not before) you get hardened to the remarks. I must say that I haven't had very many people say that to me.

I am slow to take offense...... I think the vast majority of people who would say "Nice skirt." just do so to get a rise out of the kilt wearer. Why should I give them the satisfaction? If it's a person who doesn't know any better, then educate them - "A rose by any name would smell as sweet!" - A kilt by any name is still a kilt, and we know, so why worry about it?

I think the best response to it is - Shake your head, smile and say- - "Thanks!"