digger Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Booked in next Thursday to have my daughters names put down the insides of my fore arms in chinese ( I do live in Croydon :blink: ). Get the feeling I will just get the guy to do the initials and stop there. That way I can add to them later when I stop being a big girl about the pain ! Point is I have gone from being a worker in the building trade to a tie wearer and have to do meetings with MDs and other high flyers so my question is - Do you think tats are frowned upon as they once where ? Still going to have them done, cant wait to see my MDs face ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Must admit, don't get the whole chinese thing?? You of chinese origin??? Although I, and many others, don't judge on tats, dreads, piercings etc these days, many still do...would be worth bearing in mind if that sort of thing bothers you...or if it's likely to include your boss, and you want to get a promotion to a more people orientated job in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Nope, but like the style as my chav nephews have them. Got to put Megan on one arm and Caitlin on the other. Wish I had named my kids Sue and Sal be a lot less teeth gritting. No doubt I will walk into a Chinese take away and the staff will burst out laughing explaining what I actually have written on my arms :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 If I were to do it I would go with something more relevant to me I think...like the old engish language like this: http://www.engl.virginia.edu/OE/courses/handouts/oealpha.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 yes I would say people still make judgements on tatoo's esp MD's and directors. As for tatooing.....well I always view it as branding yourself like cattle, esp those who have partner's names scrolled acroos their limbs! As I am not cattle, I don't do tatoo's. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Don't hurt that much mate, unless its on your back, my one KILLED on there!! Be warned tatooing is addictive!! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Fair comment Dan but I am already branded. Shaun, I have chosen a soft area, more meat before the bone. Oly, quality link :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_HMR Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Surely a shirt would cover it up just get long sleeves would cover it. Not a fan of tatoos myself well not those ones some are cool some suit certain types of people. If you like it go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedandlazee Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Surely a shirt would cover it up just get long sleeves would cover it. I work in management and unfortunately there are some old fashioned dinosaurs still around. So what i do is wear a long sleeved shirt if i know i have a meeting with one of the old school tie brigade No one else has even mentioned it - these days you are the odd one out if you don't have a tatoo I say go for it and wear a long sleeved shirt if the occasion dictates you do so - that way all are happy :blink: As long as you don't get a tribal mask you should be able to have as many as you like - I am aiming to get a full sleeve done by end of the year Another good word of advice for gods sake don't get your wifes name tatooed on your arm like i did don't need a reminder of my ex everytime i look down at me arm - kids names fine they'll always be yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Digger, 2 neurofen one hour before and one every hour after will take the edge off but stop after 24 hours. It also works for personal piercings should you be tempted :blink: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedandlazee Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Digger, 2 neurofen one hour before and one every hour after will take the edge off but stop after 24 hours. It also works for personal piercings should you be tempted LB Are you all a bunch of wimps :blink: I've had both piercings and tatoos - never needed pain killers yet:lol: - if you do then a couple of pints of stella will do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Digger, 2 neurofen one hour before and one every hour after will take the edge off but stop after 24 hours. It also works for personal piercings should you be tempted LB Are you all a bunch of wimps I've had both piercings and tatoos - never needed pain killers yet:lol: - if you do then a couple of pints of stella will do the trick They won't work on you down here if you smell of alcopops :blink: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I have 4 tattoos in all, all very personal and I wouldnt change them for anything. I can wear a pair of shorts and a t-shirt without showing any of mine off also :blink: As for the pain - it doesnt hurt for long and you dont remember it afterwards, probably one of the reasons it's so 'addictive' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Speaking as a heavilly tattooed individual, yes they do hurt, I have both arms sleeved, chest, back, legs, feet ..... Regarding being judged, people do judge you on first impressions, I keep mine covered while working so not to give the wrong impression to my customers but I am not ashamed of mine. Be careful taking certain tablets before you get tattooed as it can thin the blood and make sure you eat before your tattoo, have a mars bar and take a bottle of cola with you but not sugar free and you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Digger, 2 neurofen one hour before and one every hour after will take the edge off but stop after 24 hours. It also works for personal piercings should you be tempted :blink: LB woah, hold up, taking 25 neurofen would be extremely dangerours in such a short time,be a killer on your liver!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Mungler's top tips - given that: 1. you do not suffer from a debilitating memory loss condition whereby you might have otherwise forgotten your daughter's names and therefore need permanently reminding of their existence and relationship to you (if you need a memory fresh, get your last bank statement tatooed on your chest) 2. you do not speak or read Chinese, do not live in the Chinese community and do not know any Chinese people (and therefore have no idea what will be permanently written / mugged off upon your person) ....get a set of black biros or a permanent marker and write something which looks oriental - try copying a page off a local restaurant menu. I note that you are having this done on your right arm - this fortunate provided you are right handed - yes a bit of left handed writing on the right arm should look very oriental and mystical (or that might be disabled). Anyhows, it's non permanent and you can top it up and change it any time. I get the whole amazing art tatooing thing although that being said saggy pensioners with faded "amazing art" look daft, but I don't get this. Get a Union Jack or a bulldog or something respectable :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Mungler's top tips - given that: 1. you do not suffer from a debilitating memory loss condition whereby you might have otherwise forgotten your daughter's names and therefore need permanently reminding of their existence and relationship to you (if you need a memory fresh, get your last bank statement tatooed on your chest) 2. you do not speak or read Chinese, do not live in the Chinese community and do not know any Chinese people (and therefore have no idea what will be permanently written / mugged off upon your person) ....get a set of black biros or a permanent marker and write something which looks oriental - try copying a page off a local restaurant menu. I note that you are having this done on your right arm - this fortunate provided you are right handed - yes a bit of left handed writing on the right arm should look very oriental and mystical (or that might be disabled). Anyhows, it's non permanent and you can top it up and change it any time. I get the whole amazing art tatooing thing although that being said saggy pensioners with faded "amazing art" look daft, but I don't get this. Get a Union Jack or a bulldog or something respectable :blink: ha ha ha, mungler you have given me a good laugh with your comments, my wife has just run in and asked me if i am ok! ha ha ha. cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 A friend of mine works in corporate sale and has spent a fortune so far having his lasered off but still has remains of blue (the hardest colour to remove by all accounts) on his arms. He got fed up wearing a white tee shirt under his shirt for business meetings all the time. Fairly topical as I saw very smart, very powerful looking lady in our reception the other day obviously going into a important meeting of some sort - she was signing in half a dozen hangers-on as well. When I looked her up and down I saw she had a tatoo on her foot, and in a way it detracted from the whole image she was trying to portray. Where I work I would say without fear of contradiction that 90% + of all the girls under 25 say, have at least one, normally that chavvy looking one accross the base of the spine :blink: I am told more and more pornstars are getting them as well, but I can't confirm that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Don't get hung up on what others think. Oh and go for the Old English writing, different and more relevant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Wouldn't take any medication before a tattoo, it can as previously stated thin the blood causing excessive bleeding during the process, which leads to more bruising and scabbing, longer healing time and you're more likely to knock the scabs off which can remove colour, i.e second visit for a resit. Might sound funny but get an oriental person to double check the spelling and also the meaning of what has been written as the language is complex it apparently consists of four basic character sets which are, Katakana, Hiragana, Romaji and the one you hear mentioned most of all in tattoo parlours, Kanji.... thus leaving the writing open to interpretation. As for being judged, wear long sleeves and you wouldn't know you had ink, never bothered me personally what people think, having tattoos doesn't stop me doing my job and the public might be surprised at how many MD's, Judges, doctors, Lawyers etc are colourful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Do you think tats are frowned upon as they once where ? Still going to have them done, cant wait to see my MDs face ! Absolutely. Speaking as an M.D. I would have a negative first impression of anyone with visible tatoos. You then start on the back foot. Not good. If I was your gaffa and you turned up to meetings with visible tatoos I would be hopping mad. I'm fairly sure this would apply to most senior management over 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Do you think tats are frowned upon as they once where ? Still going to have them done, cant wait to see my MDs face ! Absolutely. Speaking as an M.D. I would have a negative first impression of anyone with visible tatoos. You then start on the back foot. Not good. If I was your gaffa and you turned up to meetings with visible tatoos I would be hopping mad. I'm fairly sure this would apply to most senior management over 30. I have been having them done since I was 17. I went for a Japenese Shoulder piece that then became 2 shoulder pieces. I can remember old ladies crossing the street as I walked down it. Funny haircut, ripped jeans, leather jacket and tattoos Until 5 years ago all the tats were above the t-shirt line. I have had two on my lower arms since then. It was after I realised that i wouldn't get a job in a bank and the clergy won't have me :blink: What i do find disturbing at the moment is the trend for "kids" to be heavily tattooed around the neck, throat and on the hands. The current music trend encourages this and I think this is a bad step. Tattoos are a "lifestyle choice" not a fashion statement. My tattoos tell a story of my life and are unique to me, not done because my mate had them. Oh the quotes from Lurch was because I cannot believe that people judge someone on their tattoos. As long as it is nothing racial (I have seen some terrible "prison tats" on skinheads that are, well not too pleasant) then why worry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonsey Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Many years ago when I was young and irresponsible I had a (small) tattoo done. I’d invited the girls to come and stay for the weekend to get some Christmas shopping done. We went to one shop didn’t buy a single thing spotted an open pub and went in for a warming Christmas Port and Brandy then an hour or so later we found ourselves in the tattoo studio, shop type place (trying not to say parlour as it sounds so sleazy) then the next thing we know we’re safely back in the pub feeling very happy with ourselves and ever such a tinsey wincey bit naughty. But OMG the pain of it, we all cried and the tattoo artist was a bit of a perv and is someone we all laugh about to this day. I do admit it’s not the brightest idea I’ve ever had but it’s done now, just another day in my life in which I can look on and have a good giggle about. It’s not on show so you wouldn’t know I had one and I don’t think it’s “pornstaresque†or “chavtasticâ€. I do think some tattoos are great works of art. Obviously the Love/Hate knuckle thing doesn’t fall into that category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 the tattoo artist was a bit of a perv and is someone we all laugh about to this day. Strangely, I have only ever known two Tattoo Artists and they both fell heavily into this category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 bit of a painfull experince , but its a nice sort of pain well thats my opion depends where you have em . interested to see what caitlin looks like in chineese , (my daughters name aswell )was thinking of getting a tat also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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