Great responses everyone! My own experience this week was that people were more reticent the first day (although the insturctor's question "So are ye Scottish laddie?" helped to lighten the tone), after that it was a non-issue. I appreciate the comments regarding the kilt being a distraction if the instructor was kilted. For me, it would not be, but then I already wear and accept the kilt.

And Hooters kilted would be a blast! I have to try that! And since we will be back in our old stomping grounds (Tampa/Clearwater) over the holidays, maybe I should celebrate and go kilted to the original Hooters!!