Question for my Sly Brothers?????

[GASlick]

I have three tatts that are in places that can be covered by a short sleeve shirt.  It's just my preference.  I tend to keep them up high.  I like them and wear tank tops (or shirtless) frequently and don't mind if people see them.

I work in healthcare and sales, so I would stay away from anything down my arms.  If I was a rock star or a tattoo artist that would be very different.  I LOVE tatts.  I love getting them and I love showing mine off.  I feel that it depends on what you do, where you do it and HOW you do it.

I know guys with a full sleeves and it doesn't bother me one bit.  I don't judge people by the outside.  It's character, attitude and respect for others that influence my opinions. 

[champ007]

I have no tats myself, nothing against them but I don't think I could find something I would want to keep forever. My office actually has a policy that states they should not be visible in the office.
As for the sleeve tats and peoples reaction, don't think right off they are thinking your strange or something. It could be more curiousity as to what the designs are. I find myself checking peoples tats out of curiosity.
Then again there have been a few that have given me an impression of a person who I don't even know.
I think they should reflect something about yourself, artistic impressions are taught from grade school!

[Rafter]

  That beautiful rose on someone’s ass cheek will look like a wilted flower when the sagging sets in.
 

This is not a pretty picture. Why would any dude get a flower?
I see nothing wrong with a wrinkled anchor or one of those "chinese symbols".

[The Anvil]

I have had full sleeves for a very long time and hardly ever had negative reactions untill I decided to cover my hands. (now I get looks all the time, and not good ones) I get the feeling that folks think I may be a racist or skinhead, I am not and it kinda blows to be looked at  that way, but it is my life! My Mom made me promise I would not do my neck, and I will not because I respect her, but her church (pastor) has said some pretty lame things about tattoos, it makes me want to go with her on Sunday just to show them not everyone with ink is a gang banger!

[Dome of Steele]

It depends on where ya live. 
I've spent some time in Austin, TX; and tattoos there are very popular in all parts of society. 
My waiters/waitresses often have sleeves.  When I went swimming with lawyers and accountants I saw alot of ink. 

When I go back and visit my parents in my small town it's a different story.  I was working out at my old fitness center and the only positive comment I heard was "at least you can cover that up with a shirt." 

I say do whatever you want to. 

[Mikekoz13]

I have had full sleeves for a very long time and hardly ever had negative reactions untill I decided to cover my hands. (now I get looks all the time, and not good ones) I get the feeling that folks think I may be a racist or skinhead, I am not and it kinda blows to be looked at  that way, but it is my life! My Mom made me promise I would not do my neck, and I will not because I respect her, but her church (pastor) has said some pretty lame things about tattoos, it makes me want to go with her on Sunday just to show them not everyone with ink is a gang banger!

Anvil-

I'd go to service at that Church, raise my arms to the Heavens, and sing those hymns nice and loud!!!!

[IRONHORSE]

Thought I'd relay what I saw on the desk of a tattoo artist I used to go to - a little plaque saying:

"The only difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is: Tattooed people don't care if you're not tattooed."  

[schro]

Thought I'd relay what I saw on the desk of a tattoo artist I used to go to - a little plaque saying:

"The only difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is: Tattooed people don't care if you're not tattooed."  

As I've often said, "In general, generalities are generally not correct".

[Southworth14]

I am getting a custom design next week that has an American Eagle in the center surrounded by a scorpion, King Cobra Head and a dragon's head.  It measures about 9 inches but can be covered with a short sleeve shirt.  Being a big tall sly guy I expect no problems.

[DuffRyder17]

. Also anyone get ink after going Sly who wouldnt have before??

I have long debated getting a tattoo, and now that I am sly I feel like I should definitely have one. It's going to go on my right upper arm, bicep/deltoid...
but uh... I'm still not sure what to get.

[Alexander215]

Eff everyone else, if you don't know them then they shouldn't mean anything to ya.

This is all well and good except that the real world doesn't necessarily work like that. Tattoos still have a stigma to a lot of people. If you're trying to get a job and the guy interviewing you doesn't like tattoos, he doesn't have to say anything about them BUT you may not get the job.

When I was younger trhe whole "eff 'em" attitude was supreme in my life but with a little age comes wisdom.

Oh yeah......I have a half sleeve (that sticks well out of the shirts i wear) and another tattoo on my opposite shoulder. I choose to have them BUT I realize they are not for everybody.....

What I meant was people reactions on the street. Professional life is different, when I'm at work all my piercings are out, tattoo's covered, beard trimmed,, pressed pants neat suit and tie. But on the street, who cares what people think? I keep my work and home life separate and I think it should be so unless it's a more relaxed atmosphere.

[xnewyawka]

Eff everyone else, if you don't know them then they shouldn't mean anything to ya.

This is all well and good except that the real world doesn't necessarily work like that. Tattoos still have a stigma to a lot of people. If you're trying to get a job and the guy interviewing you doesn't like tattoos, he doesn't have to say anything about them BUT you may not get the job.

When I was younger trhe whole "eff 'em" attitude was supreme in my life but with a little age comes wisdom.

Oh yeah......I have a half sleeve (that sticks well out of the shirts i wear) and another tattoo on my opposite shoulder. I choose to have them BUT I realize they are not for everybody.....

What I meant was people reactions on the street. Professional life is different, when I'm at work all my piercings are out, tattoo's covered, beard trimmed,, pressed pants neat suit and tie. But on the street, who cares what people think? I keep my work and home life separate and I think it should be so unless it's a more relaxed atmosphere.

As a tattoo fan and inked myself, both of you make valid points.   

[The Scottish Ambassador]

I have a full sleeve tribal, large tat on other upper arm, one on each leg, and large cross on my back. Yes I do get looks, but I dont care. All of them I cover for work. I usually take my ear ring out at work too. Not a work rule, just what makes me comfortable.

But when I am out on my own time.......

......if ya dont like em, dont look at em!!!!!

Cheers

Steve

[PE#1]

I only have one.  Very small.  My son's birth date on my upper right shoulder. 

I'm really not into tats but definitely don't judge others that have them.  No matter how many they have.  I have to admit though that I am at fault sometimes like Schro mentioned about wondering wft some people were thinking.  Especially when they have one on their face or all up their necks.  Then again it is their body and their choice. 

But like some others have said about employment, people have to consider the possibility of not getting hired due to tats.  You may think they're fine and think people shouldn't judge no matter what.  But there are other view points out there no matter how much you may not agree.  There always will be too.  Those "other" view points are what employers are considering when hiring employees.  Especially if their employee is going to be dealing with the public.