Another Question

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

MOR what might be considered as potentially offensive in 1914 is not necessarily the same in 2010.

Parse it all you want-- consideration of others is the hallmark of a gentleman now, as it was in your grandfather's day. It has nothing to do with where one lives, unless where you live the standards of acceptable behaviour are less than the standards adhered to by gentlemen elsewhere in the United Kingdom, or Canada, or anywhere else in the civilized world.

Trefor, no one on this forum is the arbiter of what is, or is not, offensive-- yourself included. Believe it or not, there are people out there who would find the sight of your genitalia vulgar, disgusting, and offensive-- or worse, for you-- laughable. You may disagree, but it is their opinion that matters to them, not your idea of proper Highland-- sorry, Welsh-- attire.

It's that simple.

A gentleman behaves the way a gentleman behaves because he does not wish to unintentionally give offense to anyone. Ever.

Those who do not care if they give offense may dress as they please in the presence of ladies and children. They may not be accounted as gentlemen, but that choice is theirs to make.