Another form of "the question"

**Joel** · 12th December 07, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

My tactic is not answer. Well, not directly. I usually turn the question around and ask them a question like. "Why would you ask that of a man? If I asked that of you I would be arrested."

Or I answer with humour such as "Why, Shoes and socks of course".

I was asked the question by a guy from my church this past weekend at a Christmas party...I tried not answering directly...but I was "hounded" for not answering straight-forward (people who know me learn that I rarely answer anything straight-forward). So, I reluctantly did tell. Fortunantly, we all had a good laugh about it and had a good discussion on kilts.

**Amoskeag** · 12th December 07, 07:56 PM

Say, "Of course I am! Do you have any idea what it costs to dry clean a kilt?"
That'll give 'em an image they really didn't want! eeeewww

**Joel** · 12th December 07, 08:01 PM

**Drillagent** · 12th December 07, 08:59 PM

I have pondered this question quite a bit since I got my first kilt. I have a friend at work who seems to have issues with my choice of clothing. Every time we have a function where civilian clothes are a choice, I ask if this is a chance for me to show my Scottish heritage. She always answers with a very quick, loud, and absolute NO! At first it was a cute joke, but now it's becoming insistant and annoying. She doesn't out rank me, she doesn't hold a position above mine, and she definately doesn't write my NCOER. Who is she to tell me I can't wear a kilt? As for "The Question" I have been thinking of using the answer "when you find out what that lady over there is wearing under her skirt, I'll tell you what I'm wearing under my kilt". Do you think that will go over very well?

**Ruanaidh** · 12th December 07, 11:09 PM

I always answer all forms of "The Question" the same way. I drop my voice to a conspiratorial stage whisper, loud enough for all around to hear and I answer: "Underneath my clothes I'm completely naked." Sometimes they get and sometimes they don't.

**Bugbear** · 12th December 07, 11:32 PM

Ya, but what do you have on under that?

Originally Posted by Ruanaidh

I always answer all forms of "The Question" the same way. I drop my voice to a conspiratorial stage whisper, loud enough for all around to hear and I answer: "Underneath my clothes I'm completely naked." Sometimes they get and sometimes they don't.

**Caddy One** · 13th December 07, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by Ian.MacAllan

I wore my SWK Hunting McLean to a church House Group dinner last night, the first time any of those people but my wife had seen me kilted. Most were very graciously courteous and interested in my kilt, but one woman opened her conversation with the statement, "I want to ask you a question that may make you angry."

Now bear in mind that I have known this woman and her husband for 20 years. Their son and ours were members of the same Cub Pack and Scout Troop and we have been parishioners at the same church for 16 years. I treasure their friendship, but from this woman I do not expect tact.

So I replied, "Ask away," and she responded, "Are you wearing underwear under that thing?"

Well, I was. I always do when I first venture into a new environment and am not certain what to expect. So I replied, "Yes!" and she turned away in silence and obvious annoyance; I had spoiled her fun. I think the rest of the Group were pleased that that subject had been dismissed so quickly, because it did not arise again. Sometimes it is best to "take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them."

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Why would that question make anybody angry.......? Is my question....It only made her angry....

**thescot** · 13th December 07, 07:15 AM

You done good.

But I'd have had to ask her is she had on any underwear. And I'd have been her pastor.

**thescot** · 13th December 07, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Drillagent

I have pondered this question quite a bit since I got my first kilt. I have a friend at work who seems to have issues with my choice of clothing. Every time we have a function where civilian clothes are a choice, I ask if this is a chance for me to show my Scottish heritage. She always answers with a very quick, loud, and absolute NO! At first it was a cute joke, but now it's becoming insistant and annoying. She doesn't out rank me, she doesn't hold a position above mine, and she definately doesn't write my NCOER. Who is she to tell me I can't wear a kilt? As for "The Question" I have been thinking of using the answer "when you find out what that lady over there is wearing under her skirt, I'll tell you what I'm wearing under my kilt". Do you think that will go over very well?

Tell her she can't wear pants or be obnoxious anymore.

**SergeantFirstClass** · 13th December 07, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Drillagent

She always answers with a very quick, loud, and absolute NO! At first it was a cute joke, but now it's becoming insistant and annoying. She doesn't out rank me, she doesn't hold a position above mine, and she definately doesn't write my NCOER. Who is she to tell me I can't wear a kilt?

Mine does outrank me six months time-in-grade though....ouch, it's not that the females generally run the household, it's the fact that it my household, it's recognized by the DoD.........