To kilt in modern north american society

[thecompaqguy]

There's a fine line between standing up for yourself and being a jerk. There's also a fine line between being considerate and being a doormat.

I would not estrange Joan over an article of clothing. However, I WOULD put our relationship on the line over the issues of control and power. Only you know whether the "issue" is "kilts"...or whether it's that she thinks she has the right to tell you what to do.

Well, I never took the time to work out what the 'issue' is, life is too short - You'll find the black women expect they have the right to tell you or anyone for that matter what to do, even if it sounds unreasonable. However, I put up with the rolling of eyes and broke out the Clark Tartan with the grey Argyll and waistcoat

which was well received by all this afternoon at the service - so much so, I'm going to break out the navy kilt suit next time round. I just let her think she has control and just go do my own thing