Do we shoot ourselves in the foot?

[RockyR]

A bit off the topic but..Just checked out your gallery again Phil.. very sharp! That's a Black Watch right? That tartan looks good on just about anybody. You guys are getting me hankering for a Tartan Kilt.. Who's the lucky girl?

[Freelander Sporrano]

I agree with Phil on this one.

I'm a realative newbie and to begin with only wore the kilt to what I deemed "Safe" places and venues. Church, Viking,and medieval markets and the like.

I got all tensed up waiting for the negative remarks. Few if any came. The worst I hear is from my Brother-in-law. He's given up with me now (He still trys with people that don't know me well..It usually backfires on him )

So I stopped wearing my heart on my sleeve and just got on with it.It's not all about us. people have other things on their minds. We are our own worst enemy with this kind of "Trying to think what others are thinking" .

If a stranger wants to say somthing ...Let 'um say it.They mean nothing to me anyway.

So get out there in a Kilt

Yeah Baby!......... yeah

[Magnus Sporrano]

I am wearing it to work for the first time. They knew I was coming and had posted a watch out in the parking lot. As soon as I came he sent word inside via his cell phone and by the time I got to the door there were several people there waiting. One fellow snapped my picture with his cell phone. Nothing negative was said. One guy asked if I was just trying to push someone's buttons but he was kidding around in a good natured way.

When I got back to my desk I got a "nice skirt" call on the phone but I expected it from this guy who is a ballbuster and we do take jabs at each other so it didn't really bother me. I think a lot of it has to do with who is delivering it and how.

[RockyR]

And I can bet you held your head up high all the way to your desk.. Way to go.. I will just bet that before the year is out you are going to see at least one other guy kilted there.! This is really great Magnus. BRAVO!

[Magnus Sporrano]

Well the guy that took my picture at the front door and called me to say "nice skirt" is still at it.

He posted the pic online for everyone to see.

http://aaroncarr.multiply.com/journal/item/23

[RockyR]

Well the guy that took my picture at the front door and called me to say "nice skirt" is still at it.

He posted the pic online for everyone to see.

Nice pic, I was going to respond to his post but the sign up is too extensive so I aint interested in giving all that info.

Just email this to him for me.

Sir,

You're Jealous and will be kilted soon.. :-) You can't resist.... if you only knew how much fun we are having!.. unless your not man enough <BG>

[Magnus Sporrano]

John: Done, sir. Most of the other people in that discussion thread are my coworkers. Aaron, the fellow that started this, has never seen me kilted before. The other fellows have been out with me socially and are more accustomed to it.

[RockyR]

John: Done, sir. Most of the other people in that discussion thread are my coworkers. Aaron, the fellow that started this, has never seen me kilted before. The other fellows have been out with me socially and are more accustomed to it.

Just saw it, good on ya, I am sure they are all having a good time and are good hearted about it. Enjoy your day.. Kilted..

Oh BTW.. It's JohnAllen That is my "first name" not first and last, but don't apologize..

[Anthony]

I for one agree with James on this matter.

It seems to me being defensive or offensive in reply to a "nice skirt" comment, would only serve to;

a. Offend those who don't know better

b. Fule the fire for those that are being flip.

Regardless of how the comment is made (other then from friends) I thank them. I may or may not correct them as to the garment being a kilt. As for digs from co-worker I simply tell them "I don't own a skirt" and leave it at that.

When my friends make that comment...

[Casey]

I recommend a smile.

Casey