Quote Originally Posted by Beery
.... The problem is I'm getting a LOT of attention, and hardly any of it good....
Any kilt, traditional or modern, is going to get attention. Get use to the idea. People automatically assume that there has to be a reason that you want to be different and set yourself apart from the crowd. They can also sense even the slightest apprehension you may have. Not everyone appreciates non-conformists.

.... Maybe I'm too sensitive to peoples' attitudes, but I'm feeling a lot of negative attention from people about this kilt thing...
Everyone goes through a bit of a "baptism" of sorts. Goes with the territory.

... I'm feeling a bit down that so many people just don't get it...
True. But that's where your tenacity and intelligence will prevail. It's time they were educated.

... Any words of support or advice are appreciated....
Some suggestions:

-Go about your business as though you were wearing trousers. Focus on your mission... not on the people around you,
-Read through past threads here ... most of us have posted our own encounters with the ignorant masses,
-Learn the common quips and how to counter them,
-Post some specifics about your encounters. The membership here are only too willing to provide support.

Confidence comes by being prepared for the negative and knowing how to deal with it effectively. Freedom is seldom free.


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