Tattoos, aye or nay?
@Skychrome (109)
Honduras
November 7, 2018 4:30pm CST
My friend recently got a tattoo on her wrist (a matching tattoo with her best friend), it's very delicate and can be easily hidden with a watch or bracelet though.
I've always wanted to get a tattoo, but I've gotten different opinions about it; my mom says that companies won't hire me if I get a tattoo, my uncles say that people don't mind them anymore, my grandma says it's a sin, my aunt already has two.
I don't get a bad impression from someone just because they have a tattoo and don't think they are something that has an effect on their personality. Just because someone has a tattoo doesn't mean they are a bad person, a criminal, a rebel, a bad influence, etc. Of course, there are some tattoos that do mean it (like gang tattoos), but not everyone with one is inherently a bad person.
What are your thoughts?
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26 responses
@hillhjill (23664)
• United States
7 Nov 18
I love tattoos and got my first one when I was 16. I'm about up to 30 of them now and still going.
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
7 Nov 18
Omg that's so cool! I also want several tattoos, if possible, although I don't think I can reach 30!
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@hillhjill (23664)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Skychrome you never know. Once you get one you will be hocked lol.
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
@hillhjill Hahaha I have friends that say that once you get one you can't get enough of them ??
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@SophiaMorros (5046)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
7 Nov 18
I don't care for them and really wonder what they'll look like when skin stretches and sags with age.
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
@MALUSE true, I have seen pictures of elder people with tattoo and it's not nice at all :(
@tammys85 (29948)
• Baltimore, Maryland
10 Nov 18
I think it's others' decision to get a tattoo, and they shouldn't be judged on it, especially if one doesn't know the meaning behind said person's tattoo.. Personally, I'm not into tattoos, but if I were, I'd get something to honor my late Father.
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@tammys85 (29948)
• Baltimore, Maryland
17 Nov 18
@Skychrome Yep, as a way to keep them with them forever. I actually have an idea, but maybe I could put it on a t-shirt instead.
@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
13 Nov 18
I agree, a lot of people get tattoos to honor loved ones such as parents and children.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
8 Nov 18
I got four tattoos. One on my nape, one on my hip, and two on my shoulder blades. Now I thought you saw them in one of my bikini pics.
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@thedevilinme (3905)
• Northampton, England
8 Nov 18
@toniganzon we never got to see them in your bikini pics ;-(
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@leny34 (8506)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
8 Nov 18
@Skychrome what do you mean by tbh,
can you explain it?
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
@leny34 sure, sorry, tbh stands for "to be honest" sometimes I'm a little lazy and typing haha. I meant it in a "imagine the thins you can do" way
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
That's so true! Some of them are real works of art, the things you can do tbh
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@rsa101 (37933)
• Philippines
8 Nov 18
It is becoming popular among the younger generations nowadays. Before they were considered as bad influence if you have them. Most of the criminals back then have tattoos that is why when you have one the first impression is that you came from prison or you've been involve in some kind of criminal syndicates. I think that is the general impressions before but I think it's slowly changing over time.
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@rsa101 (37933)
• Philippines
9 Nov 18
@Skychrome If you would ask me I am not amenable if it will be placed on my body. I think the pain and having it in my body permanently is something I do not feel comfortable at all. Although I appreciate some that I see on some one if done artistically well.
@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
That's true, I do find this kind of perspective from older generations. Probably from the experience during their youth. I live in a third world country so big tattoos are sometimes frown upon because we can never know if it's some gang or so.
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
Thank you! That's what I've always thought, as long as I'm not hurting anyone it should be fine
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@Ladanger (14582)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Skychrome yes true. I must certain of what i am getting. By the way i have no tattoos.
@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
7 Nov 18
It is, especially if it's somewhere people can see it easily, you have really like a message or image to get it permanently on your skin
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@isweartokira (3465)
• United States
8 Nov 18
tattoos are beautiful pieces of art. I love them but I'm not brave enough to get one lol. I do agree with your mom a little bit, though. if you get one make sure it's not in plain sight or at least very easy to cover up because many companies are strict about them not being visible to customers.
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
So far I've worked on places where tattoos were acceptable and most people had them on plain sight. But the company I work for now seems serious so it is a concern, I guess I'll find out their opinion on them when they see my friend's
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@MommyOfEli2013 (81963)
• Rupert, Idaho
9 Nov 18
I agree with you that not everyone who get ones is a bad person...and I think they are great. I would love one, just haven't gotten one yet!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (81963)
• Rupert, Idaho
14 Nov 18
@Skychrome Thank you....I do have some in mind that I want!
@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
13 Nov 18
Oh, I hope you find one that you really like so you can get one :)
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
Oh yes, an allergic reaction would be really bad if it happened, sometimes it's better to prevent!
@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
My friends say otherwise but I have read that they can get infected, so I guess they could damage the skin
@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
That's awesome, tattoos aren't for everyone, some people like to stay natural :)
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@a_jerobon (2304)
• Eldoret, Kenya
8 Nov 18
I believe that a tatoo isn't bad too but I have never thought of having one.
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
That's understandable, tattoos aren't appealing to everyone and while some like seeing them, they don't want them on their skin
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
8 Nov 18
I don’t mind people getting a tattoo. It’s their life/skin anyways. If I am not diabetic, I’d surely have one. 
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@Skychrome (109)
• Honduras
8 Nov 18
Oh that's a shame, I didn't know you couldn't get tattoos if you're diabetic :(
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