Kilts Cross Cultural Boundaries

[Galician]

Well, I wouldn't say a problem, but since I'm 0% Scottish (as in none), I do sometimes get a puzzled look.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Well, I wouldn't say a problem, but since I'm 0% Scottish (as in none), I do sometimes get a puzzled look.

That's what I meant... In France, kilt = Scot.
For comfort and freedom, I guess most Frenchmen would rather wear some North-African garment.

[Tartan Hiker]

"The kilt is a social garment. Always expect strangers to walk up to you and start a conversation."
Barclay

[Captain Karrot]

No one ever bugs any of you because youre not 100 per cent Scottish ?

Never have...besides, most people seem to connect kilts with being Irish vs. Scottish. I usually have to explain the differences and similarities.

But, as has already been said - it is a great conversation starter!

[Ancienne Alliance]

Never have...besides, most people seem to connect kilts with being Irish vs. Scottish. I usually have to explain the differences and similarities.

But, as has already been said - it is a great conversation starter!

I thought it woud be
No, but seriously, I'm interested.

[SportBilly]

Never have...besides, most people seem to connect kilts with being Irish vs. Scottish. I usually have to explain the differences and similarities.

But, as has already been said - it is a great conversation starter!

Ever since I moved here (NC) from Liverpool, I've had my correct place of birth guessed maybe twice. Almost everywhere I go I get asked whether I'm Scottish, Irish, Australian or even from New York City! . I gave up trying to explain ages ago and am tired of having to say "You know, where The Beatles were from" so now just answer 'Yes' to anyone who asks if I'm from a particular country. I guess that's going to confuse some people now that I'm going out kilted more and more -

"Hey, did you see that Scottish guy in the kilt over there?"
"You mean the Australian?"
"No, he told me he's Irish"

[Ancienne Alliance]

Ever since I moved here (NC) from Liverpool, I've had my correct place of birth guessed maybe twice. Almost everywhere I go I get asked whether I'm Scottish, Irish, Australian or even from New York City! . I gave up trying to explain ages ago and am tired of having to say "You know, where The Beatles were from" so now just answer 'Yes' to anyone who asks if I'm from a particular country. I guess that's going to confuse some people now that I'm going out kilted more and more -

"Hey, did you see that Scottish guy in the kilt over there?"
"You mean the Australian?"
"No, he told me he's Irish"

"Yeah, but he said he comes from where a particular McCartney came from..."
"Hmm. Strange guy!"
"Yeah, strange."

[SportBilly]

"Yeah, but he said he comes from where a particular McCartney came from..."
"Hmm. Strange guy!"
"Yeah, strange."

Thanks! lol

[norfair86]

I don't know what it is, but here in San Jose, it seems the only people who (verbally) comment on my kilts are black men. I've only lived here for about 2 and a half months, and I've had several black guys ask me about it, mainly "Are you Scottish/Irish?"

[RedBeard]

You'll get far more Brits over at Maggies when there's a footie game on. Just for future reference. Oh and not that I'm biased but wear a Liverpool scarf with the kilt, that'll go down well

It sounds like he might want to wear a Chavez scarf, not Liverpool.