So I wore a kilt to my wife's Christmas party

**BoldHighlander** · 8th December 10, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

What if Drac, upon hearing the "dress" remark, had acted as happy as he could be, hugged the guy in a big bear-hug, and thanked him for noticing, saying, "I wore this just for you."

I'd like to have seen the reaction caused by either response.

That would be priceless!!

**kykilted** · 8th December 10, 08:16 PM

Drac, you did the right thing. I'll let someone call it a skirt because be definition it can be, but I correct them when they call it a dress. I told one cousin that called my kilt a dress that I knew he knew the difference and left it at that.
If someone wants to be thick just ignore them, they can't be helped.

**Oldhiker** · 8th December 10, 08:24 PM

good restraint Jim,
I would have asked him if wanted to buy me a single malt since he was so interested in the "dress" winked and walked away. who knows you could have gotten a free drink haha

**Oldhiker** · 8th December 10, 08:37 PM

Jim

You could have explained how you make and carry your very sharp sgian dubhs. Then shown him one - that might have gotten the subject changed

he might get the point hehe

**McConnell Mor** · 8th December 10, 08:50 PM

I always reply...."Your mom left it on my bed" and then the trouble begins. For the most part I dont wear a kilt out too much due to the ignorant monkey population, but the few times I have, has indeed led to altercations, as I cant stand to be insulted, so due to the begging and pleadings of my wife I leave well enough alone now. But the above statement to them will shut them down fast.

**tripleblessed** · 8th December 10, 10:17 PM

I think I have to stand with Dale on this one. Very effective technique. I've seen it work, and I've used it to advantage. As he says, context, experience, and good instincts are relevant in the application. I also like a quick mouth, when I can pull it off. In an all-night diner, hunched over a sandwich, I was
noticed by the guy on the next stool. Grinning and chuckling, he elbowed his buddy and spun his stool toward me. "Hey. You got a date tomorrow night?"
I just made a sidelong response_"No, I don't think so, yet. What difference
does it make?" Much elbowing of buddy and laughing " 'cause I ain't either."
He and buddy laughing. I turned my stool to face him, squared up, popped the pecs, and said very quietly, "I don't know you. Maybe you like guys, and that's OK, but it happens I like girls". His buddy fell OFF his stool laughing at
him. It didn't hurt that at the time I was in a tie-dyed tank top worn on a
46" chest over a 26"waist, but I hadn't called him anything, hadn't hit him,
his own buddy was laughing at him, not me. I finished my sandwich. Not flashy or funny, but effective in the moment.

**McConnell Mor** · 8th December 10, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by tripleblessed

I think I have to stand with Dale on this one. Very effective technique. I've seen it work, and I've used it to advantage. As he says, context, experience, and good instincts are relevant in the application. I also like a quick mouth, when I can pull it off. In an all-night diner, hunched over a sandwich, I was
noticed by the guy on the next stool. Grinning and chuckling, he elbowed his buddy and spun his stool toward me. "Hey. You got a date tomorrow night?"
I just made a sidelong response_"No, I don't think so, yet. What difference
does it make?" Much elbowing of buddy and laughing " 'cause I ain't either."
He and buddy laughing. I turned to my stool to face him, squared up, popped the pecs, and said very quietly, "I don't know you. Maybe you like guys, and that's OK, but it happens I like girls". His buddy fell OFF his stool laughing at
him. It didn't hurt that at the time I was in a tie-dyed tank top worn on a
46" chest over a 26"waist, but I hadn't called him anything, hadn't hit him,
his own buddy was laughing at him, not me. I finished my sandwich.

I have not been as fortunate with the individuals I have encountered. I am lucky that now I have a new hangout called McFarlane's Celtic Pub down the road, where even the staff wear Kilts!

**o1d_dude** · 8th December 10, 11:28 PM

Given the circumstances ("wearing a dress/skirt/etc."), I'm afraid I might have do a quick run through of the lyrics to Billy Connolly's "Evil Scotsman".

...and then tell the offending party, "Now hold my beer while I kiss your girlfriend."

But that's just me.

**Drac** · 9th December 10, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

What if Drac, upon hearing the "dress" remark, had acted as happy as he could be, hugged the guy in a big bear-hug, and thanked him for noticing, saying, "I wore this just for you."

**Nighthawk** · 9th December 10, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by piperdown

Physical confrontation (I believe) should only be used when life or limb is threatened (especially if you know what you are doing ie: martial art training).

That is what has been drummed into my head from day 1 of my training.

I will second that! That's what my instructors have been drumming into my skull, as well!!

Originally Posted by wildrover

We sensed you had your tinfoil hat off for a moment, so we teamed up to boost the signal, and got it right before you posted

.

You two need tin foil?

Originally Posted by piperdbh

What if Drac, upon hearing the "dress" remark, had acted as happy as he could be, hugged the guy in a big bear-hug, and thanked him for noticing, saying, "I wore this just for you."

I'd like to have seen the reaction caused by either response.

Here's a thought-

What if Drac, upon hearing the "dress" remark, had acted as happy as he could be, pulled up his shirt, gave the guy a big bear-chested man hug, and thanked him for noticing, saying, "I wore this just for you."