1.) What does it mean?

In certain contexts, or with people I actually know, I don’t mind answering this question. However, it’s usually asked by someone in public who I’ve met two minutes ago, and they’re gawking at your ink like a hipster at an art gallery looking for depth in a painting of a dot. And God-forbid you don’t have a tattoo with meaning. They’ll look at you like you have two heads and ask-

2.) So you just liked the way it looked?

Bingo.

3.) Did it hurt?

A bunch of needles? Piercing my skin? No. Not at all. I actually didn’t even notice it one bit.

4.) You’re never going to get a job with those.

Thanks for your confidence in my actual skills and ability. It all depends on the field. Some are more lenient than others. People who know what job they want will usually plan their tattoos accordingly.

5.) No one’s going to take you seriously.

What does ink have to do with the ability to interact with someone and respect? And if a person judges you based on appearance in this day in age, then they’re the ones with the problem.

6.) What are you going to do with them when you get older?

Look like a bad-ass grandma/grandpa, that’s what.

7.) You’ll never find a partner with them

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I hate this one. My tattoos are me. They are a part of me, and if someone doesn’t like my tattoos, they won’t like me. You wouldn’t marry someone that hates your child. It’s basically the same thing.

8.) Is it real?

This one blows my mind, and I can’t stop myself from laughing when people ask this. It's also a little insulting. My commitment issues aren't that bad. And do I really strike you as that much of a wannabe?