Advice/support regarding attitudes towards kilt-wearing

[Blu (Ontario)]

.... 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.


blu

[Southern Breeze]

Wearing the right accessories may help.... :grin:

[GMan]

Beery,

WELCOME!

Doing something new and different always brings out "attitudes". Reactions always seem to be negative even though the people saying things may be jealous.

The only thing that I could say is be yourself. It sounds as if you are already doing that. Don't let them get you down, and stay here posting.

The first time I wore a non-traditional kilt I really got grief, yes it sort of hurt, but you know they got used to it, and are loving the fact that I do not limit myself to just tartan. They have to get used to it, as it is also a new experience for them.

Keep us posted as to how things are progressing.