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7th April 07, 09:59 PM
#11
 Originally Posted by JayFilomena
Well, first, I have to bow my head in shame, and let you all know, that when I went to NY for my grandfathers funeral (he was 99) I did not wear my kilt. It was the Italian in-laws. They dont like me, and the kilt would have been take as disrespectful, so I opted not to cause trouble. I know, I know, nothing you could say would make me feel any less cheap, but I caved.
You certainly did the right thing. By wearing trousers to the funeral you may in fact have disappointed your Italian in-laws. Doing that you didn’t give them a chance to talk about your kilt wearing or even blame you.
Wear the kilt when you are among people whom you like and who like you.
GG
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