With the amount of money, time and pain that goes into getting a tattoo, those with ink on their bodies can easily be hurt by some certain questions or comments. If the body is a temple, why not decorate the walls?
What does that mean?
Although, often times there is a deep and beautiful meaning behind them, asking someone who has a tattoo without a meaning, can be extremely awkward and makes us feel as if it is meaningless. Why did we get it? Because we liked it and wanted it on our body permanently.
You won't want that when you're old and wrinkly.
Have you ever seen an elderly person with tattoos?? They look bada**. Chances are that if we absolutely love our ink now, we are still going to love it 40+ years from now.
Did it hurt?
Not at all! Who doesn't love the feeling of repetitive minor stab wounds all over their body?
You won't get a good job with visible tattoos.
The times are changing people! About 1 in 5 people have at least one tattoo covering your body. Don't you think one of those people would have a tattoo of their own, and be more understanding of ink? There are more things that go into getting a job than just how your skin looks...but maybe I am still stuck in the 19th century?
How will you hide them for formal events (like your wedding)?
Ever since getting my first tattoo, I like to keep an extra eye out for clothing that accentuates my body art, and can only imagine myself getting a wedding dress that does the same. Tattoos (even dainty ones) can start at $50, so why would anyone want something that significant hidden? They do look pretty awesome in professional photos, too. Let's not forget the whole meaning for a marriage, people.
Is that real/can I touch it?
Sure, you can touch it, or you can just go ahead and touch your own arm because it feels the exact same (skin!). Do. Not. Touch. A. Tattoo. Without. Asking. Just because we have awesome designs on our bodies does NOT give you the right to touch anyone without their permission. Although that sounds like something I would have done in junior high, I do not draw detailed images and letters on my body everyday in permanent marker. Asking if a tattoo is real can oftentimes imply that you think it looks fake, and not well done. These two questions can be the most offensive to ask, no matter how tempting it is.
Wanna see mine?
No, no, no, no, no. Not only is this extremely creepy, but you are just trying to show off your own tattoos, waiting for me to comment on how "awesome/beautiful" they are. P.S rolling up your pant leg before I even answer your question to show me your tribal/chain-link tattoo does not make me more willing to say yes.
Although most people have asked these, or at least surely thought of doing so, it is important to respect others' hobbies and passions, especially because these kinds are permanent and extremely unique to anyone else.
