Lifting a Kilt

[JS Sanders]

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A straightforward, unpretentious answer - I like that.

Slainte yall,
steve

[James MacMillan]

We here in the U.S. have an expression about being thin skinned. One who is thin skinned over-reacts to small things. Those who are thick skinned don't let the small things get to them.

I think the individuals who are overly worried about a kilt-check need to develope a little more thick skin.

I've had several kilt checks in my life, I will probably have more. I don't much care. I don't react. To react would be falling into a trap that I choose not to.

If I was worried about it, I wouldn't be a full time kilt wearer.

If you are one of those who stress out about getting your kilt raised, maybe you shouldn't be wearing a kilt!

[Panache]

...If you are one of those who stress out about getting your kilt raised, maybe you shouldn't be wearing a kilt!

An excellent point James

Cheers

Jamie

[ccga3359]

If you are one of those who stress out about getting your kilt raised, maybe you shouldn't be wearing a kilt!

An excellent point James

Cheers

Jamie

Eh hello, opposite problem over here .

[Cynthia]

Well, my husband certainly isn't going to lose sleep over it, but I do know that he won't encourage it or tolerate it. I'm sure he'll handle things with a cool head.

As his wife, I'm not particularly amused at the thought of some "lady" or "gentleman" accosting my husband in that manner and we will BOTH let them know it's inappropriate behavior. I know he wouldn't allow someone to lift my skirt (nor would I).

Handling things with a cool head... yes. Especially depending on the situation and person involved. I think each instance has to be considered with the reaction necessary.

It still doesn't mean it's acceptable behavior if you don't want it happening.

[Christo13]

I've only worn my kilt in public twice, and one place was a festival where kilts were common.

The other place was a place where they may have never seen a kilt, and everybody in the bar checked the kilt out. Only the guy serving us asked "The Question" (in a very quiet, "just between you and me" manner).

I don't stress over somebody lifting the kilt, but I'd view it as a major invasion of personal space. Friends joking and even touching the kilt is one thing, but strangers another.

I understand that people are going to ask and be curious--that's fine. But if anybody tried lifting the kilt, I'd stop them. If it were a woman, I'd tell her if I lifted a woman's skirt, I'd most likely have charges brought against me, and if it were a guy, I'd lock eyes and tell him to stop (I'm bigger than the average guy and the look has served me very well in my 38 years).

Asking what's beneath the kilt is one thing, but lifting is another. I'd do my best to dispel the situation with tact and humor if the moment called for it.

Anybody lifting the kilt would probably be happy I put an end to it instead of my wife, Cynthia. She's a pretty tough Texan!