I'm sorry, but tattoos are tacky
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Tattoo's Or Holes...
Hello All!
My Mother hooked up with some guy from New Zealand, he is an aboriginal dude. Those Mawrie People (Even The Chicks) Get them all over, Faces And all!
I will admit that, On THOSE People it looks cool, but I could NEVER bring myself to permenantly mark my face or body no matter how beautiful the marking.
I did however go out and get a nipple ring
It looked great while it lasted, but the piercer did not make the hole deep enough into my nip and the skin wore away, so when I took my bra off one day it kinda just fell off with a ping onto the floor!
Must mean that I was not meant to have ANOTHER hole in my body. Not Meant To Be. My Kid Sure did LOVE the Fire hydrant factor when it was time for boobie drinking though.ROFLMAO
RNAB
Hello All!
My Mother hooked up with some guy from New Zealand, he is an aboriginal dude. Those Mawrie People (Even The Chicks) Get them all over, Faces And all!
I will admit that, On THOSE People it looks cool, but I could NEVER bring myself to permenantly mark my face or body no matter how beautiful the marking.
I did however go out and get a nipple ring
It looked great while it lasted, but the piercer did not make the hole deep enough into my nip and the skin wore away, so when I took my bra off one day it kinda just fell off with a ping onto the floor!
Must mean that I was not meant to have ANOTHER hole in my body. Not Meant To Be. My Kid Sure did LOVE the Fire hydrant factor when it was time for boobie drinking though.ROFLMAO
RNAB
Never say never…
My son's third grade teacher was invited along with many of his classmates to his ninth birthday party. She showed up in short shorts and a low-cut halter top. I'll never forget it.
*pausing to stair into space*
Several of the other dad's and I really appreciated her, especially when they all played pin-the-tail. Damn, she looked good in a blindfold!
Now, I wish I could say she wasn't a bimbo, but she was. However, she was a lousy teacher, but not because of the clothes she wore or her nice … ahhh … ta-tas.
I have seen women that were able to break the taboos of society (to a point, perhaps) and still function well in a business atmosphere. I think the whole world is becoming more tolerant of people expressing their individuality with judgment levied at what is important; i.e., their capability of doing their job. Granted, some people still need to 'lighten-up' a little.
Whispersecret said:
My son's third grade teacher was invited along with many of his classmates to his ninth birthday party. She showed up in short shorts and a low-cut halter top. I'll never forget it.
*pausing to stair into space*
Several of the other dad's and I really appreciated her, especially when they all played pin-the-tail. Damn, she looked good in a blindfold!
Now, I wish I could say she wasn't a bimbo, but she was. However, she was a lousy teacher, but not because of the clothes she wore or her nice … ahhh … ta-tas.
I have seen women that were able to break the taboos of society (to a point, perhaps) and still function well in a business atmosphere. I think the whole world is becoming more tolerant of people expressing their individuality with judgment levied at what is important; i.e., their capability of doing their job. Granted, some people still need to 'lighten-up' a little.
Angel
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Re: I agree with Writer Dom...sorry women
I do not -hide- my ink. I chose the places on my body because the ones I have are designed by me, and represent something important or special that will forever be in my life, just like the tats. They are special in meaning to ME and nobody else, which is why they are only for me and someone who has to be pretty intimate with me to see. It has nothing to do with -hiding- anything.
Howver you have a point about the business world. Now that I am a little older and I care about working for a living and my future, I KNOW that even if I wanted to have a huge tattoo in a highly visible area, it wouldn't be in my best interests. Even if an employer didn't mind, potential customers MIGHT. I might not like it but hey thats the way the world works.
Siren said:
I do not -hide- my ink. I chose the places on my body because the ones I have are designed by me, and represent something important or special that will forever be in my life, just like the tats. They are special in meaning to ME and nobody else, which is why they are only for me and someone who has to be pretty intimate with me to see. It has nothing to do with -hiding- anything.
Howver you have a point about the business world. Now that I am a little older and I care about working for a living and my future, I KNOW that even if I wanted to have a huge tattoo in a highly visible area, it wouldn't be in my best interests. Even if an employer didn't mind, potential customers MIGHT. I might not like it but hey thats the way the world works.
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My ink was applied because I had a strong desire to mark a time in my life, my tat has a great deal of symbolism for me and my religious practices-my tats are only visible when I am prepared to deal with the reactions to them. My father who is a very professional older gentleman marked my mother's death and the rebirth of his artistic side with a gorgeous dragon on his forearm. He now is co-owner of a well known sideshow museum, which is totally unrelated to his tat, and regularly hangs out with sword swallowers. But to see him on the street you would think he was a professor. I am a professional chef and very few of my co-workers have ever seen the part of my body that my tat is on-do I hide it?No I am simply not in the habit of flashing my tits at work. My tat was a gift from my Dad-he paid for it as a birthday present and it hurt so good to have done-not for the squeamish. I have to agree that certain tats are a tad tacky- as too much make up can be or the wrong clothes. But please do not dismiss all of us tattoed folks as tacky. I have never had any complaints from anyone who viewed mine-and my son wants to know when his will grow in, I think he assumes they are like hair and grow in at a pre-assigned time. My hubby has multiple tats also none of which are visible in business attire-it just is not appropriate. I would not hire kitchen help who were pierced beyond belief-it is a hygiene issue. Jobs require a set appearance and tats and piercings often classify you.
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I would personally love to get tattooed, especially on my hands, which I feel are the spiritual center of my body. I would never put a tattoo in a place where nobody could see it, if I did get one, it would be the expression of my cultural self, and not something I would want to hide.
However, I realize that Western society places a huge social stigma on tattoos. Therefore, I plan to wait until my position in life is firmly established before I get tattooed, thus not endangering future employment opportunities.
I do have several piercings in my ears (which are totally addictive, by the way), and nobody seems to disapprove of them except my mom.
However, I realize that Western society places a huge social stigma on tattoos. Therefore, I plan to wait until my position in life is firmly established before I get tattooed, thus not endangering future employment opportunities.
I do have several piercings in my ears (which are totally addictive, by the way), and nobody seems to disapprove of them except my mom.
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Well, my opinion: it depends on what you consider "professional."
Why does professionalism have to be simply office workers? Lawyers, doctors, things like that? I'm a professional dancer, and I have a tatoo. A small discrite one, but I don't attempt to hide it. If I'm wearing a sports bra, halter, or tank top to a rehearsal, then you can plainly see it. Does that mean I'm dirty or skanky simply because I wish to have a picture on my body?
But I do agree with Siren. Until the younger generation is heard and actually respected, the old taboos will be held. It sucks, but it's life.
Why does professionalism have to be simply office workers? Lawyers, doctors, things like that? I'm a professional dancer, and I have a tatoo. A small discrite one, but I don't attempt to hide it. If I'm wearing a sports bra, halter, or tank top to a rehearsal, then you can plainly see it. Does that mean I'm dirty or skanky simply because I wish to have a picture on my body?
But I do agree with Siren. Until the younger generation is heard and actually respected, the old taboos will be held. It sucks, but it's life.
Writerdom, and everyone,
What about henna body art and body jewlery(non-piercing)? Now I think people look more mystically cool with this kind of stuff, rather than tattoos. Tattoos only seem cool to me when they are natural subjects and meant to compliment the human form. Like Creamylady's Scottish thistle (not that I have seen it, but one can dream). I guess it's all very subjective, but I think getting shit like the Tazmainian Devil is just silly.I
I used to know this one lady who wanted to get the 7-up spot guy and it just killed wanting to have lesbian sex with her. Don't ask me why, I just dont like having sex with walking advertisments.
What about henna body art and body jewlery(non-piercing)? Now I think people look more mystically cool with this kind of stuff, rather than tattoos. Tattoos only seem cool to me when they are natural subjects and meant to compliment the human form. Like Creamylady's Scottish thistle (not that I have seen it, but one can dream). I guess it's all very subjective, but I think getting shit like the Tazmainian Devil is just silly.I
I used to know this one lady who wanted to get the 7-up spot guy and it just killed wanting to have lesbian sex with her. Don't ask me why, I just dont like having sex with walking advertisments.
Angel
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Um what exactly is wrong with having a Tazmanian Devil Tattoo? I HAVE a baby Taz on my ankle. I got it because when I was pregnant, everything we bought was baby taz, and when I lost it, I tattooed the image on my ankle to remember (well not like i could forget, but you know what i mean)In place of its name. I didn't give him/her a name because I chose not to have the sex of my dead child revealed to me, so I got the Taz.
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I don't think she meant YOUR tatoo. *g* I know I'm new around here, but I have to drop my two cents in.
The baby Taz that you have on your ankle? It means something to you, doesn't it? That's the whole point behind tatoos. They're tasteful if they don't cover your entire body and actually mean something to you. That baby Taz signifies the child that never came into your life. Why not remember him/her?
I think G.R. only meant that getting a tatoo simply because the character was in style was silly. And I agree. I love my girlfriend's tatoo. It's just a small, blooming white rose bud on her shoulder blade. Matches whatever she wears, and it just looks.. I don't know, but I love it. And it means something to her. Her grandfather's favorite flower was a white rose, and she only got the tatoo after he passed away abruptly. It's a rememberance, just like Angel's is.
On the other hand... that 7-up spot? I admit it WAS trendy.. in it's time. Now, man it's just over.
K. My piece said, I'll be shutting up now. *w*
The baby Taz that you have on your ankle? It means something to you, doesn't it? That's the whole point behind tatoos. They're tasteful if they don't cover your entire body and actually mean something to you. That baby Taz signifies the child that never came into your life. Why not remember him/her?
I think G.R. only meant that getting a tatoo simply because the character was in style was silly. And I agree. I love my girlfriend's tatoo. It's just a small, blooming white rose bud on her shoulder blade. Matches whatever she wears, and it just looks.. I don't know, but I love it. And it means something to her. Her grandfather's favorite flower was a white rose, and she only got the tatoo after he passed away abruptly. It's a rememberance, just like Angel's is.
On the other hand... that 7-up spot? I admit it WAS trendy.. in it's time. Now, man it's just over.
K. My piece said, I'll be shutting up now. *w*
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The shaman who did my first tat-it is now inside my dragon's belly-told me that tats are spots where your skin wore off and your soul is showing through. Marking your skin in recognition or in triumph is the signifigant part-what you mark it with has to be unique to you. Getting anything because it is "in" be it a tat, a car or an N'Sync cd may not be a forever investment. I love my tat-I am proud of it-otherwise I wouldn't display it on Lit. But I also love that something that I hold sacred isn't set outside to be questioned or mocked. And until there is a shift in the time space continuim tats are notforms of body art that everyone percieves as work appropriate-in my field(chef) henna isn't either but I am dying to have a mehendi paint job. It may have to wait until I am pregnant-then I'll have a belly painting done.
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Muscle
No, don't shut up
I was just making the point that just because a tattoo seems like it's silly or something, doesn't mean it is. I have quite an odd assortment of tattoos. None of them fit into any apparent theme, and people who HAVE seen them or know what they are think the combonation pretty bizarre. Including inkers.
But they all do have a meaning, although somewhat obscure. ONE of them however was a partial mistake on my part, which I do regret at the moment. But it will soon be rectified
No, don't shut up
I was just making the point that just because a tattoo seems like it's silly or something, doesn't mean it is. I have quite an odd assortment of tattoos. None of them fit into any apparent theme, and people who HAVE seen them or know what they are think the combonation pretty bizarre. Including inkers.
But they all do have a meaning, although somewhat obscure. ONE of them however was a partial mistake on my part, which I do regret at the moment. But it will soon be rectified
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My tattoo is a way to show a part of myself that no one really gets to see, because I don't show her very often. She is a child who craves knowledge, but is afraid to ask for it. It guides me almost everyday, and I am happy that I got it. I love my tattoo, and would never change it for anything.
Tatoo
Tatoo is a general expression of one's self.
You can go overboard and ruin the art.
To me a tatoo is a blue collar art.
As we can not afford high priced paintings,
and a special area for storage and security,
we have tatoo's.
At least if someone tries to steal it,
YOU WILL KNOW.
I currently have 3. All unseen unless wearing
a tank top.
Wife has 3 as well. Very classy and beautiful.
1 of each of ours is matching.
But as with many other things in life, it is the
personal choice of the owner.
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Tatoo is a general expression of one's self.
You can go overboard and ruin the art.
To me a tatoo is a blue collar art.
As we can not afford high priced paintings,
and a special area for storage and security,
we have tatoo's.
At least if someone tries to steal it,
YOU WILL KNOW.
I currently have 3. All unseen unless wearing
a tank top.
Wife has 3 as well. Very classy and beautiful.
1 of each of ours is matching.
But as with many other things in life, it is the
personal choice of the owner.
Comments
'Blue collar art'
That is interesting Rando. While that may be true to a large degree, many white-collar people that I know are sporting small unobtrusive tattoos.
I am not a big fan of tattoos that scream at you. I think the human body is much to beautiful to desecrate that way. However, a small, or even several small tattoos or piercings (in areas covered by normal attire) can be an interesting form of self-expression.
That is interesting Rando. While that may be true to a large degree, many white-collar people that I know are sporting small unobtrusive tattoos.
I am not a big fan of tattoos that scream at you. I think the human body is much to beautiful to desecrate that way. However, a small, or even several small tattoos or piercings (in areas covered by normal attire) can be an interesting form of self-expression.
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A close friend of mine e-mailed me this thread on your site asking me if I was interested in putting my opinion here. I don’t believe I will post here again simply because I own my own tattoo and body piercing studio that is open 7 days from 10 am till late.
While some of you hold views that tattoo’s and or body piercing to be "tacky" society is changing greatly. Unless you have ex ray vision you will never know for sure if that Lawyer, Doctor, Judge does not have almost a full body suite of ink or 20 piercings in their genitalia. Nor will you know the true reason behind their choice to bear their soul and or heart on their sleeve.
Today was a perfect example of piercing helping some one to re claim their life. I always make it a point of asking my client what their reason behind the ink and or piercing is. Today the lady I did a clitoral hood piercing on told me her reason was to re claim that part in her life that was taken from her during a rape. This woman is a Barrister. Another lady I have been doing her ink for years was kidnapped and tortured for almost six months of her life. She now has 60% of her body covered in ink she designed herself to hide her emotional and physical scars from the torment she endured. This lady is a policewoman and highly respected in our community.
What society is starting to realise is that it matters not what the "shell" looks like it matters what we are inside. Some postings here are excellent and show the change that is occurring within our society. When it comes to the crunch it will not matter what any given person looks like, it will matter how they do their job.
Myself I have 80% coverage and numerous body piercings. I love wearing my soul on my skin and do not feel that the ink that is covered by clothing is hidden for any reason other than it is not socially acceptable to do ones day to day living naked.
Emma
Live your life to it’s fullest… Have no regrets… Look back knowing you have enjoyed it …
While some of you hold views that tattoo’s and or body piercing to be "tacky" society is changing greatly. Unless you have ex ray vision you will never know for sure if that Lawyer, Doctor, Judge does not have almost a full body suite of ink or 20 piercings in their genitalia. Nor will you know the true reason behind their choice to bear their soul and or heart on their sleeve.
Today was a perfect example of piercing helping some one to re claim their life. I always make it a point of asking my client what their reason behind the ink and or piercing is. Today the lady I did a clitoral hood piercing on told me her reason was to re claim that part in her life that was taken from her during a rape. This woman is a Barrister. Another lady I have been doing her ink for years was kidnapped and tortured for almost six months of her life. She now has 60% of her body covered in ink she designed herself to hide her emotional and physical scars from the torment she endured. This lady is a policewoman and highly respected in our community.
What society is starting to realise is that it matters not what the "shell" looks like it matters what we are inside. Some postings here are excellent and show the change that is occurring within our society. When it comes to the crunch it will not matter what any given person looks like, it will matter how they do their job.
Myself I have 80% coverage and numerous body piercings. I love wearing my soul on my skin and do not feel that the ink that is covered by clothing is hidden for any reason other than it is not socially acceptable to do ones day to day living naked.
Emma
Live your life to it’s fullest… Have no regrets… Look back knowing you have enjoyed it …
Laurel
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The problem with tattoos, from what I've seen, is that they fade. So the crisp, coolest, neatest design over time ends up looking like it belongs on Popeye the Sailor's bicep. And the plain fact is that tattoos are not for everyone. On wild or interesting looking people - and when done right - they add to a whole image. When Wendy Housewife decides to have a huge purple eagle fly out of the crack of her ass above her sweat pants, it looks funny.
Tiny cute little ID's are cool. My sister has a butterfly on her ankle. I've dealt with all kinds of band members, many of whom were inked from head to toe. It works on them - it's an image thing. For extensive, obvious tattoos, you need to have a certain charisma. Sleeves do not work on the average Joe or Jane, nor do huge shoulderblade murals. And when they don't work, they looks awful. Especially those buttcrack ones, where from a distance you can't tell if it's a tattoo or if she's just got a cookie trail going up her spine.
I wanted to get a tattoo when I was younger, but could never think of a design I'd want to live with forever. In my current self-employed state, I could do myself up like the Illustrated Man and it wouldn't affect my earning potential, but why? Who would I show 'em off to? I work at the computer in my sweats all day, for chrissake. It's too much effort. Guess I'm getting old. lol.
Tiny cute little ID's are cool. My sister has a butterfly on her ankle. I've dealt with all kinds of band members, many of whom were inked from head to toe. It works on them - it's an image thing. For extensive, obvious tattoos, you need to have a certain charisma. Sleeves do not work on the average Joe or Jane, nor do huge shoulderblade murals. And when they don't work, they looks awful. Especially those buttcrack ones, where from a distance you can't tell if it's a tattoo or if she's just got a cookie trail going up her spine.
I wanted to get a tattoo when I was younger, but could never think of a design I'd want to live with forever. In my current self-employed state, I could do myself up like the Illustrated Man and it wouldn't affect my earning potential, but why? Who would I show 'em off to? I work at the computer in my sweats all day, for chrissake. It's too much effort. Guess I'm getting old. lol.
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Laurel, you're right about the fade factor......
However, like all up to date, technically improved "things" - tattoo inks have improved in that regard.
But they are still far from perfect and even the best inks still fade over time.
Hense - real, I meam real hardcore ink freaks - stick with black or deep dark blue. No color.
They start out like Popeye - because they know that's where they'll be up the road anyway.
I don't have one by the way, just never found the one and only I could comfortably put on myself - but when you hang with stupid Jar Heads as I have - you tend to have lots of conversations about tattoo's.
However, like all up to date, technically improved "things" - tattoo inks have improved in that regard.
But they are still far from perfect and even the best inks still fade over time.
Hense - real, I meam real hardcore ink freaks - stick with black or deep dark blue. No color.
They start out like Popeye - because they know that's where they'll be up the road anyway.
I don't have one by the way, just never found the one and only I could comfortably put on myself - but when you hang with stupid Jar Heads as I have - you tend to have lots of conversations about tattoo's.
Angel sweetie,Angel said:
I am sorry it took so long to get back. I am sorry about how I said that , I don't mean any harm, I just meet a lot of people who do it for no other reason than that it is "cool", and that can kill any meaning in a subject faster than boiled asparagus. I am sorry for your loss and am relieved for you that you had a lasting way of remembering the love you have for your baby.
I don't usually make assumptions, about much of anything, so I usually ask people why they did something like that before i judge, but even then I don't honestly care if people do it because it's "cool", it just makes it so when someone, like you, has personal reason, it is drown out by trendy social stupidity. The girl I was talking about who wanted Spot, had no sentimental reason and I thought it was lame to have no significant reason even, or even worse, none at all. I am sorry again, if I seem offensive, sweetie. Sorry, G.R>
[Edited by G.R. on 02-26-2001 at 03:01 PM]
Whispersecret
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While some of you hold views that tattoo’s and or body piercing to be "tacky" society is changing greatly. Unless you have ex ray vision you will never know for sure if that Lawyer, Doctor, Judge does not have almost a full body suite of ink or 20 piercings in their genitalia. Nor will you know the true reason behind their choice to bear their soul and or heart on their sleeve.
Yes, society is changing, but I don't think that tattoos will ever be completely acceptable. So, if judges and doctors, etc. hide their ink now, I suspect they always will, because people do judge on appearance. In my opinion, they always will.
The majority of the time appearance is all you have to go on initially. You meet someone on the street, you interview a prospective employee, you sit next to someone at the movies...these are just some of the everyday situations that you will have that almost REQUIRE you to make a visual assessment, because that's all you have to go on. It's human nature. I'm sure that even those of you who sport a lot of ink and piercings look at a person dressed in Payne Stewart-type golf clothes (tam, knickers, argyle socks, the whole bit), and come to an immediate conclusion about him.
Today was a perfect example of piercing helping some one to re claim their life. I always make it a point of asking my client what their reason behind the ink and or piercing is. Today the lady I did a clitoral hood piercing on told me her reason was to re claim that part in her life that was taken from her during a rape. This woman is a Barrister. Another lady I have been doing her ink for years was kidnapped and tortured for almost six months of her life. She now has 60% of her body covered in ink she designed herself to hide her emotional and physical scars from the torment she endured. This lady is a policewoman and highly respected in our community.
It's very interesting to hear of people getting tattoos as a form of therapy. I had no idea. Live and learn. That must be gratifying for the tattoo artist. I wouldn't be so sure that the woman is hiding her scars. I'm no psychologist, but it sounds to me like something from the other end of the emotional spectrum.
What society is starting to realise is that it matters not what the "shell" looks like it matters what we are inside. Some postings here are excellent and show the change that is occurring within our society. When it comes to the crunch it will not matter what any given person looks like, it will matter how they do their job.
I agree with you to a point. As I said before, it will always matter to society what you look like. Just as it will always be more important to look at the person inside. However, the time will never come when appearances don't count at all.
Just to make sure I'm not misunderstood. I'm not maligning anyone who has tattoos or piercings. People with tattoos certainly don't need or want my approval. I am easily able to be friends with someone with an "off the wall" appearance, however, I do make assumptions about people based on looks. Everyone does.
[Edited by whispersecret on 02-26-2001 at 06:24 PM]
Yes, society is changing, but I don't think that tattoos will ever be completely acceptable. So, if judges and doctors, etc. hide their ink now, I suspect they always will, because people do judge on appearance. In my opinion, they always will.
The majority of the time appearance is all you have to go on initially. You meet someone on the street, you interview a prospective employee, you sit next to someone at the movies...these are just some of the everyday situations that you will have that almost REQUIRE you to make a visual assessment, because that's all you have to go on. It's human nature. I'm sure that even those of you who sport a lot of ink and piercings look at a person dressed in Payne Stewart-type golf clothes (tam, knickers, argyle socks, the whole bit), and come to an immediate conclusion about him.
Today was a perfect example of piercing helping some one to re claim their life. I always make it a point of asking my client what their reason behind the ink and or piercing is. Today the lady I did a clitoral hood piercing on told me her reason was to re claim that part in her life that was taken from her during a rape. This woman is a Barrister. Another lady I have been doing her ink for years was kidnapped and tortured for almost six months of her life. She now has 60% of her body covered in ink she designed herself to hide her emotional and physical scars from the torment she endured. This lady is a policewoman and highly respected in our community.
It's very interesting to hear of people getting tattoos as a form of therapy. I had no idea. Live and learn. That must be gratifying for the tattoo artist. I wouldn't be so sure that the woman is hiding her scars. I'm no psychologist, but it sounds to me like something from the other end of the emotional spectrum.
What society is starting to realise is that it matters not what the "shell" looks like it matters what we are inside. Some postings here are excellent and show the change that is occurring within our society. When it comes to the crunch it will not matter what any given person looks like, it will matter how they do their job.
I agree with you to a point. As I said before, it will always matter to society what you look like. Just as it will always be more important to look at the person inside. However, the time will never come when appearances don't count at all.
Just to make sure I'm not misunderstood. I'm not maligning anyone who has tattoos or piercings. People with tattoos certainly don't need or want my approval. I am easily able to be friends with someone with an "off the wall" appearance, however, I do make assumptions about people based on looks. Everyone does.
[Edited by whispersecret on 02-26-2001 at 06:24 PM]
tattoos
Laurel---I'm sorry to disagree with you but I'm 57
today.I have tatoos on both forearms(Irish with a
shilleliegh(sp)on one arm and Donna(wife of 35yrs)
on the other.I have had them for approx.25yrs.and
they haven't faded a bit.I think it depends on who
does them.If the color in mine ever fades;the artist
that did them;will redo them.My two daughters each
have a tatone is secretary for a city manager and
the other is a Police Officer.(911 operator)They each
had 4.0 averages in school.Moral:Never judge a book by
its cover. Irish
Laurel---I'm sorry to disagree with you but I'm 57
today.I have tatoos on both forearms(Irish with a
shilleliegh(sp)on one arm and Donna(wife of 35yrs)
on the other.I have had them for approx.25yrs.and
they haven't faded a bit.I think it depends on who
does them.If the color in mine ever fades;the artist
that did them;will redo them.My two daughters each
have a tato
ne is secretary for a city manager andthe other is a Police Officer.(911 operator)They each
had 4.0 averages in school.Moral:Never judge a book by
its cover. Irish
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Ah, but first the person has to GET the job. In a true professional position, my bet is that a person with a visible tat is at a disadvantage if competing for that job against someone without. Whispersecret is correct about first impressions. I wouldn't necessarily not hire someone just because they had a tat. But, it would be part of the overall equation.Emma said:
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