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6th December 20, 04:03 AM
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 Originally Posted by OC Richard
About rules, rules are usually customs which have been noticed, then transmitted orally or through writing.
The custom exists whether or not anyone becomes conscious of it, or whether or not anyone conscious of it puts it into verbal form and transmits it to others.
You wouldn't say "there he go" or "there they goes" whether or not you were aware of the rule concerning S at the end of certain verbs.
And longtime kilt wearers accessorise their kilt according to a host of customs whether or not they are aware that the customs exist.
Those new to kiltwearing might violate these customs just as people new to English might say "there he go". To help newbies we verbalise customs, and customs once spoken are often taken to be rules.
Imagine somebody that knew nothing about Highland Dress brought you this photo saying "I want to put together a kilt outfit for my wedding, I found this nice photo of Scottish outfits, I wonder if you could explain everything to me."
Suddenly you would be in the position of trying to take note of, and verbalise, a large number of customs, some of which you might not previously have been consciously aware of.
A very well worded and nicely put post there OCR and very much describes my problem when giving------asked for---usually-----advice, to newcomers and sometimes those not so new to kilt attire who are wanting to follow the more traditional side of kilt attire on this website. It is sadly a problem of tactful delivery of the message that I feel I have not altogether solved, even now.
Thank you. 
Last edited by Jock Scot; 6th December 20 at 07:59 AM.
Reason: found my glasses.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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6th December 20, 12:41 PM
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Oh dear! Even I can recognise that all is not right. I take it that this was not some sort of pantomime act?
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6th December 20, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot
It is sadly a problem of tactful delivery of the message that I feel I have not altogether solved, even now.
Thank you.
No, dear friend; 'tact' is not your strongest suit. You're far better off in the realm of 'norms' and normality. Nonetheless, sometimes your lack of tact is . . . how does one say? "Endearing?"
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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6th December 20, 01:32 PM
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" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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6th December 20, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Always glad to help! 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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