During the nineteenth century, the German sociologist Georg Simmel advocated his social theory of sociability and its ability to transcend internal barriers between people as a consequence of the turmoil within of metropolitan life. It effectively explores the depth of sociability and its pose as a form of classic leisure that still remains a main practice of social interaction in our contemporary society. The Scottish Tartan Army is a clear example of Simmel's understanding of social theory and the gradual process of change leading to sociality.BODY:The argument that the "turmoil of the metropolis" creates internal barriers between people is justified by the study of Simmel's social theory of sociability (paraphrased in Frisby 1989, p.75-77). His reflexive vision explores the importance of sociability and its ability to transcend one's internal barriers and concerns about modern leisure within a "growing objective culture" (Frisby 1989, p.76). Simmel further suggests that the concerns raised about modernized culture stem from two main ideologies of objectification and reification, dominated by production, exchange and consumption. The dominance of these aspects reflects the process of commodification as what was considered valuable had been reduced to exchangeable prices, which therefore meant that subjectivity and individuality had been destroyed. individuals within this modernized society. The permanent feelings of tension then led to a continuous chain of desire for stimulation and change and, consequently, created internal barriers and developed a contagious blasé attitude found in individuals affected by the... medium of paper.... .. lization. Due to early rivalry with the English, the Scots were misunderstood as English. With their reputation for violence, their changing  friendly disposition is reflected as a practical advantage. “If you are kind to people, people will be kind to you. You enjoy it better” (George, Lothian). CONCLUSION: Simmel's alienated perception of sociability in its context has been shown to demonstrate the ideals of sociability as a beneficial form of social interaction. His thesis that sociability is capable of diminishing and transcending the internal barriers raised by the tumult of the metropolis is therefore justified. This justification, supported by the evidence of the Tartan Army through its efforts in enforcing and introducing change in individuals, has allowed them to experience a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in the form of classical leisure..