That's not "The Question" I was expecting...

[Phil]

Intriguing how you are assumed to be Scottish because you are wearing a kilt (I take it you don't have a Scots accent) It shows what a powerful symbol of identity it is. I am really impressed that someone over there has taken sufficient interest in world affairs to even ask you a question about the union of Scotland and England (I take it that was what he meant).

[Streetcar]

Intriguing how you are assumed to be Scottish because you are wearing a kilt (I take it you don't have a Scots accent) It shows what a powerful symbol of identity it is. I am really impressed that someone over there has taken sufficient interest in world affairs to even ask you a question about the union of Scotland and England (I take it that was what he meant).

That was what threw me! Earlier in the conversation, I had made it quite plain that I was a born and bred U.S. citizen, but I did have Scottish and Irish ancestry.

And I was impressed with the question as well - it was a rather enjoyable conversation.