Who does and doesn't call it a skirt.

[macneighill]

Of all the times I've heard it, it was never a woman making the skirt comment.

Well, there have been a few women here at my work that have made that comment. Of course, this seems to come from those women that I have yet to see wear a dress or skirt (not kilt) . . just pants.

I think kilt is making goooood impression on ladies

And, I agree with Mipi . . a kilt does make a great impression, with anyone .

This moron was probibly just trying to show his macho to his co-workers,however there were most likely workers in the room that knew it was a kilt,and so it only made him look the fool he was.

Forget him and his stupid remark.

I think it all depends on the individual too. What's their maturity level? There are 40 year olds that act like they're 15 and, some 15 year olds that act 40. So, it would depend on the individual. I have allot of non Celtic friends that think it's cool to wear a kilt. So, I'll toast to that .

Let's face it - a man who wears a kilt has no personal doubts about his own sexuality. He knows he's a man, and doesn't have to prove it. He just doesn't care what other people think.

AMEN!!! very eloquently stated :mrgreen:.

[Galb]

I've had it called a skirt a couple of times.

1. An old codger at the post office decided to loudly say "NICE SKIRT!" To which I replied "THANKS! And it's a kilt." He then mumbled something smart *** under his breath about being late for St. Patrick's Day. I mumbled back something about being Scottish.

2. This past weekend an old woman mentioned to me that she "loved my skirt." I replied "Thank you, but it's a kilt." She was quickly apologetic with a "I am so sorry. I knew kilt. I have no idea why skirt came out." I assured her that it was no big deal because it was an innocent mistake and not meant to offend.

3. KIDS! These are the best because the innocence of children bring out the embarrassment of adults. "Mommy, why is that man wearing a dress/skirt?" To which I get to see a parent quickly rush their child, red in the face, to explain the kilt.

I find most people enjoy seeing it. I get more compliments when I wear my kilts than I do in anything else. It's almost as if it brings out the friendliness in people and their desire to chat.

[davedove]

3. KIDS! These are the best because the innocence of children bring out the embarrassment of adults. "Mommy, why is that man wearing a dress/skirt?" To which I get to see a parent quickly rush their child, red in the face, to explain the kilt.

The best is when a kid does that, then one of his companions, knowing a little more, replies in that superior tone kids can use when they know something, "That's not a skirt; it's a kilt."

[Makeitstop]

KIDS! These are the best because the innocence of children bring out the embarrassment of adults. "Mommy, why is that man wearing a dress/skirt?" To which I get to see a parent quickly rush their child, red in the face, to explain the kilt.

I've had that happen a couple of times, but my favorite was when the mom was as clueless as the kid, and didn't have an answer.

I have heard it called a skirt by the following:

Women: Typically this has been from people who know its a kilt, and the word skirt just slips out. I think it's because they actually wear skirts, and therefore are much more likely to think about skirts, and thus when speaking without thinking, the word "skirt" comes out even though they mean "kilt."

Little kids: They don't know any better, and it's just so cute. and as mentioned above, the parent's reactions can be priceless as well.

Foreigners: I've been complimented by a Japanese man, and virtually interrogated by an old African man, who was desperately curious to know what it was, where I got it, and how much it cost. Like kids this is clearly just about not knowing the right word, and in no way meant to be insulting.

Idjits: Some people simply don't know what a kilt is, and will often assume you are cross-dressing. I have no idea how this is possible, but its true.

Jerks: Some people know its a kilt, and just want to accuse you of cross-dressing anyway.

My family: See "Jerks"

Me: In addition to making the occasional joke or pointing out some irony which involves the fact that I wear a "skirt," I also have a long standing habit of expressing disinterest or a lack of excitement by saying something "doesn't blow my skirt up" which I never think about, and isn't quite the same now that I wear a kilt.

[Nick the DSM]

its only jerks and ignorant people who call it a skirt, otherwise people actually know its a kilt.

[Mipi]

Idjits: Some people simply don't know what a kilt is, and will often assume you are cross-dressing. I have no idea how this is possible, but its true.

Jerks: Some people know its a kilt, and just want to accuse you of cross-dressing anyway.

"Cross-dressing"
Funny thing. Did someone ever saw a cross-dressed women? I could say I see them allmost each day, but this is acceptable. Women have the freedom and the right to dress as they like.

So, when we are corssing the line of cross-dressing?

Open minded and tolerant would be my choise!

[Chris Benson]

In my experice when I wear my kilt out in public, I get nothing but praise from everyone I meet. I don't normally wear my kilt just out and about like going to the store. But instead if I'm going out to an activity such as an outdoor music festival, high end club, the pub, social get together with friends etc..

The one thing I have found is it's a fantastic way to meet the lassies.

[beloitpiper]

2. This past weekend an old woman mentioned to me that she "loved my skirt." I replied "Thank you, but it's a kilt." She was quickly apologetic with a "I am so sorry. I knew kilt. I have no idea why skirt came out." I assured her that it was no big deal because it was an innocent mistake and not meant to offend.

This happens a LOT. People call it a skirt, and when I correct them, they say "Of course! Kilt! I knew that. I don't know why I said skirt. You look great."

[mbhandy]

I live in a small town of 1,419 and one local still calls it a Skilt but then again he wears red longjohns in the Summer.???

MrBill

[Jack Daw]

There's a female colleague at work who refuses to call it anything but a skirt. We don't care for one another, as you might imagine, despite the fact that she is very Irish-American.

The only time my blood boiled was when a 20-something suggested I did something perverse with a sheep. He almost had his face meet my knee.