tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923088134366025054.post7072692577944784726..comments2024-03-05T07:55:23.970+01:00Comments on <center>Sophie's Mindset</center>: Dear Kilt WearersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679413068732884177noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923088134366025054.post-10589574524307503422008-05-21T18:18:00.000+01:002008-05-21T18:18:00.000+01:00I think the more appropriate phrase in most cases ...I think the more appropriate phrase in most cases would be "real men aren't afraid/ashamed to...." because that's the point I think the people are trying to make.<BR/><BR/>I'll take as an example the phrase "real men cry." In this case, the sentiment is that men shouldn't be afraid that people will think they're weak, feminine, or "sissy" if they dare to show emotion-- but better phrasing would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923088134366025054.post-71486381728787738992008-05-21T17:35:00.000+01:002008-05-21T17:35:00.000+01:00Maybe they are secretly embarrassed to wear a kilt...Maybe they are secretly embarrassed to wear a kilt, so they are really telling themselves that it is okay.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what it is about all the "real men..." statements.Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545460026004087995noreply@blogger.com