The Kilt is a costume.....

[xman]

Chin up lad. Nothing stuns the ridiculing like the realisation that you refuse to think it ridiculous. Makes them feel the fool. "How can he be so cock sure and confident", say the men folk, "when I've just called him funny"? "How can that kilt make him so attractive and confident"? will the ladies think about you. Deep in their heart of hearts they're jealous anyway.

[cavscout]

Most of the time I simply ignore them, I have enough in my life to take care of and "babysitting the idiots of the world" is not one of them.

Sometimes I know the person is teasing and I let them have their laugh or I may play along if it doesn't belittle me or the kilt.

If the perosn is simply being rude, I will try to turn their obvious insecurity back on them. For example: A co-worker was insinuating that I must frequent certain types of bars where guys dress like women (my words, his were much less civil). I simply responded by saying "well, you sound like a man of experience." He tried to recover with "I don't go to those places, I've seen them in the paper", to which I said "What kind of paper have you been reading to find places like that?"..... He beat a hasty retreat and I've not heard another word about kilts from him.

Another situation, a person said (somewhat tongue in cheek) "I bet some of your Marine Corps buddies would beat your a$$ if they knew you were wearing a skirt.". I simply said, "Unless you are a Marine, don't presume to know what one would think or do."

Bottom line, don't let anyone belittle you over it. It may cost you some friends, but they probably weren't really friends if that's how they treat you. Family is a different story, that may take a bit more compromise but no reason to give the the idea that they have won if you don't wear the kilt around them. If asked, simply say "There are some who just can't handle how good looking I am so I cover up as much as needed to keep them from being jealous."

[robthehiker]

Most of the time I simply ignore them, I have enough in my life to take care of and "babysitting the idiots of the world" is not one of them.

Sometimes I know the person is teasing and I let them have their laugh or I may play along if it doesn't belittle me or the kilt.

If the perosn is simply being rude, I will try to turn their obvious insecurity back on them. For example: A co-worker was insinuating that I must frequent certain types of bars where guys dress like women (my words, his were much less civil). I simply responded by saying "well, you sound like a man of experience." He tried to recover with "I don't go to those places, I've seen them in the paper", to which I said "What kind of paper have you been reading to find places like that?"..... He beat a hasty retreat and I've not heard another word about kilts from him.

Another situation, a person said (somewhat tongue in cheek) "I bet some of your Marine Corps buddies would beat your a$$ if they knew you were wearing a skirt.". I simply said, "Unless you are a Marine, don't presume to know what one would think or do."

Bottom line, don't let anyone belittle you over it. It may cost you some friends, but they probably weren't really friends if that's how they treat you. Family is a different story, that may take a bit more compromise but no reason to give the the idea that they have won if you don't wear the kilt around them. If asked, simply say "There are some who just can't handle how good looking I am so I cover up as much as needed to keep them from being jealous."

Well said Cavscout.

[Curly]

"The difference between ignorance and stupidity is that ignorance can be cured....stupidity, we must abide" Anonymous

[Curly]

sorry for the repeat!!

[wildrover]

Only because I shave the bridge of my nose...

Thank goodness!


















...I thought I was the only one.

[davidlpope]

Another situation, a person said (somewhat tongue in cheek) "I bet some of your Marine Corps buddies would beat your a$$ if they knew you were wearing a skirt.". I simply said, "Unless you are a Marine, don't presume to know what one would think or do."

Steve,

This is one of the best responses I think I've ever run across. +10!

S/F,

David

[Whidbey78]

Steve,

This is one of the best responses I think I've ever run across. +10!

S/F,

David

I was always around Marines in my Navy days. I second that!!

[creagdhubh]

Steve,

This is one of the best responses I think I've ever run across. +10!

S/F,

David

Absolutely spot on!!! I love it!!! OOH-RAHHHH, now that's motivating!!!

S/F,

[Riverkilt]

Everyone's an expert about everything.

I like the common two word response to people who've insulted you.

Look them hard in the eye and slowly and clearly repeat the beloved words to their face.