Today I got really annoyed

[Sherry]

Actually, Derek, in a world where self-control is fast becoming scarce, you are a breath of fresh air. It's difficult balancing being ready when a jerk comes along, & having a positive view of the world.

Maybe the man will think before he speaks next time. And if you run across him again, perhaps you can offer to buy him a beer & have a nice chat about the cilt with him.

Sherry

[AckZel]

Yesterday one man came to me in at the mall and asked me in Finnish "Are you a little stupid because you are wearing that ridiculous thing." I answered him in english, trying my best to sound like a real Scot "Sorry, I dont understand what you are talking about?" He then said in worst english I probably ever heard "Oh, I'm really sorry, I thought you were a finn!" I continued in finnish "Yes, I am and kilts are from Scotland". He went silent and took off

[Archangel]

Yesterday one man came to me in at the mall and asked me in Finnish "Are you a little stupid because you are wearing that ridiculous thing." I answered him in english, trying my best to sound like a real Scot "Sorry, I dont understand what you are talking about?" He then said in worst english I probably ever heard "Oh, I'm really sorry, I thought you were a finn!" I continued in finnish "Yes, I am and kilts are from Scotland". He went silent and took off

now that is a cool trick if you can pull it off.

[AckZel]

I think my english was pretty convincing for him. He didnt have a clue about good english

[Derek]

Sherry .. I certainly intend to treat the guy as if nothing happened next time I see him. If for any reason he starts warbling again, I will be prepared for it, and I will try and explain to him the reasons why I wear my Cilt. If that turns out just like water off a ducks back, I shall simply say cheerio and continue on my way.
Derek

[Freedomlover]

I wonder why some people give no though at all to their rude and obnoxious behavior. There is a place for direct speech, but almost never with strangers. In such circumstances a sharp reply is understandable. Good on ye, Derek.

[Riverkilt]

Derek, think you're right on about him having problems. Anyone that would open a converstation with a stranger with an insult has to have a screw loose. Your response was appropriate and can't think of a single reason for regret because you stood up to a shaming comment.

The proper response to a shaming comment is a smiling, polite two letter English expression for making something disappear inside yourself....

Ron

[Archangel]

Derek, think you're right on about him having problems. Anyone that would open a converstation with a stranger with an insult has to have a screw loose. Your response was appropriate and can't think of a single reason for regret because you stood up to a shaming comment.

The proper response to a shaming comment is a smiling, polite two letter English expression for making something disappear inside yourself....

Ron

usually followed by a hand gesture made with holding the index finger, ring and pinkie down with the thumb.

But you stayed above that, so far, so good.

[Graham]

I might have told him we all insult God by wearing clothes at all since He created us without any.

Not so, Man was created clothed with something better than even kilts - Light.
Adams disobedience brought about his nakeness, or the removal of that Light.

God is only insulted by exposing our nakedness (other than to our wives) because it exposes our sin.
Yes I know others will disagree, but I don't care. That's what the Book says.

Derek, sorry to take away from your thread.
I would say this guy has real problems from his past, whereas you have the joy of the freedom of the kilt.

Even Jesus got angry a couple of times so don't feel bad. Just "don't let the sun go down on your anger". This is a great health principle. Carrying anger into the night only damages ourselves.

The world is full of twits!

[bubba]

Well, I sure wasn't born wearing clothing. ;)