Quote Originally Posted by Celticman
I have been a victim of the "what will others think of me" bug and it bothers me a bit. It is a shame that I feel this way, but it is hardly the fault of others. When I see someone wearing African or Arab garb I don't make fun of them and I wonder how they go about their lives wearing the clothing they wear. I also don't really notice other people making fun of them either. Then I observe them a bit and what I notice most about them is their purpose. They see nothing wrong with their clothing and so they don't care what others think.
Whoa there buddy, hold up. Trust me, those poor folk get made fun of. The South is not a nice place.

I see folk wearing garmets from their homelands all the time and they ALWAYS getting hassled by some dumb redneck. About a week or so ago, a group of folk (Two women from India and a man of Middle Eastern origins) were getting harassed and hassled by some of the local goons. Ignorant dipsticks kept calling the guy stuff like "towelhead" and worse, horrible obcene names involving fornication with camels... Words were bad enough, and got my attention. (As well as making my blood boil) But then it turned into a shoving match of two on one and sexually demeaning the womenfolk.

I had to beat two guys down into the sidewalk and educate them on proper respect for your fellow human being for their behaviour. Some folk, that's the only way they learn. :x

And on subject, these folks will forever have a good image of the kilt wearing gentleman.

People are going to talk about us. We stand out. We might as well give them something good to talk about.

And Celticman, wear your kilt where ever you please. It is your right. Just stand up straight, stick your chest out, broaden your shoulders, adjust your buckle, mind your hose (Entendre intended) and go out into the world.

Dare to be different.