Comments on: Tattoo Etiquette: A Public Service Announcement

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:16:59 +0000

Just came across this post–it’s fabulous! My partner is a tattooist, and I am heavily tattooed, so I jokingly mentioned that he should get permission from you to post this in the shop

It’s odd, living in a medium-sized midwestern town, one would imagine that one would get comments and stares…but my experience has been that it’s a novelty, and people are curious, but not rude. Of course, that could all change, and I like to think that I’d be ready if it does. Thanks for the good responses, too!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:58:23 +0000

I have a very small tattoo of my name in Hebrew on my inner left wrist and I CONSTANTLY get asked what it means. Though explaining it gets tiresome (especially b/c I'm not Jewish and for some reason that perplexes people), I don't really find their question prying. My husband, on the other hand, would probably be annoyed if people asked him about his tattoos b/c their meanings are more personal. .-= Rachel´s last blog ..30 Minutes Left =-.

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By: alliXT

alliXT — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:56:19 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I’ve just found your blog, but as a (heavily) tattooed woman I very much appreciate the etiquette post. Usually my tattoos are covered up but everyonce in awhile they’re visible and I’m shocked at how strangers will just reach out and grab my body or make a smartass comment I don’t need. Nine times out of ten there’s no malicious intent behind it, but the more people read posts like yours, the better the situation will get. BTW – I am loving the DIY or Die tat!

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By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:34:52 +0000

Hi there. I just kind of stumbled upon this blog and I like what you have to say. When I got my last (and favorite, so far) tattoo my sister’s boyfriend oh-so-bluntly said “You’re never going to be able to get a job!”

I said, “Um, I already have a job and do you really think I’m that stupid that I haven’t thought it through already?” The tattoo is on my arm and my work uniform has sleeves, so there isn’t a problem. I also checked around and it looks like just about any part of your body is safe except for the face, neck, and hands. Yeah, maybe if I get a job requiring a tank top then MAYBE then it’ll be a problem. But this moron thinks that I haven’t considered that possibility before getting the tattoo. I’m willing to deal with someone telling me that I can’t be a lifeguard because of my tattoo.

Conservative, non-tattooed society seems to think that people who get tattoos, especially women who get tattoos, just do it on the spur of the moment because they are feeling wild or something.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:50:50 +0000

Bill – good answer. I always respond to comments about the body being a temple with “Yes, so I’m decorating it!”

Thank you Charles!

Audi – I agree with you; I don’t so much mind stares or curious questions, I figure it kind of comes with the territory. And I think people who do get pissy about non-asinine questions probably didn’t think through getting a large/visible tattoo. I’m just glad I don’t have to deal with rudeness of a daily basis any more, one more reason to love Austin!

By: Audi

Audi — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:15:52 +0000

Ooh, just getting over to your blog now and of course this post caught my eye, so I had to stop here first! GREAT post, and I couldn’t agree more. This makes me very glad I live in tattoo-loving San Francisco, but even here I get inane comments from time to time. The most common is, “Hey, you’ve got a snake on your shoulder!” *rolls eyes*

I think, though, that the idiotic comments sort of go with the territory, and you have to put up with them if you want to also get the really gratifying feedback — I’ve had several people stop me to tell me how beautiful my artwork is and could they please have the name of my artist. Sure, tattoos can be a free pass for a jackass to make a rude comment, but then again they can also inspire polite, creative people who might not otherwise say anything at all, because in a way a tattoo somehow marks you as someone who puts herself out there and is not afraid of being approached.

By: charles

charles — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:10:34 +0000

veryyyy nicely put! a necessary post to have, for sure =)
.-= charles´s last blog ..Little Red Riding Boots–Yesterday’s Outfit =-.

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