Tattoos have been around for quite a while; just some time back, they were considered scandalous, and often a conversation starter. Body art, body bling, self-graffiti, walking billboards, fashionable ink accessories… Each one of these articulations portrays the actual idea of the tattoo that is frequently NOT talked about.
Johnny Depp said, “My body is my journal, and my tattoos are my story.” Tattoos can reveal more about you and acquaint people with the genuine you. A few people hole up behind their tattoos. Whatever it may be, there is always a story connected or emotional reactions received from the sight of inks. What’s more, the reaction from seeing these tattoos hints at the modern-day form of social tagging.
“He must be tough.”
“She’s probably easy.”
“He’ll never get a corporate job.”
Obviously, there are issues. As I see it, the older you are, the more you will be judged for your tattoos. Neck and face tattoos are usually not deemed as well as other areas, no matter the age. Where you put the tattoo, the number of tattoos you have, what the tattoos are, and the size of the tattoos, all go through the scrutiny of the emotional response of the viewer, and the eyewitness could be anybody from a potential boss, a relative, or a date.
You are extraordinarily gullible or in total dismissal, if you think your tattoos will not influence individuals who do not have any acquaintance with you.
People get tattoos for many reasons: for attention, self-expression, artistic freedom, rebellion, a visual display of a personal narrative, reminders of spiritual/cultural traditions, sexual inspiration, addiction, identification with a group, or even intoxicated hastiness (which is the reason many tattoo parlours are open late). A few people mark themselves for life to help them to remember past relatives or ancient sayings or sacred texts or names of their present family/love interest. Others use tattoos to improve their sexual ability or feed their exhibitionist side, and numerous individuals use tattoos to visually promote their personality, as well as the group affiliations… “I stand for…”
In studying first impressions of people that have tattoos, researchers have discovered that individuals with tattoos and other body alterations were appraised to be thrill and adventure seekers, to have a higher number of past sexual accomplices, and to be less restrained than non-inked individuals. This study looked at the general stigma associated with people sporting tattoos.
Furthermore, another examination demonstrated the two people (a man and a woman) had higher body appreciation, higher confidence, and lower tension just in the wake of getting new tattoos. Shockingly, after three weeks, men kept on having less nervousness, but women had a sharp increase in tension that might be related to worries about body image…
Our existing society craves individuality and self-expression. Furthermore, presently numerous individuals wear their aesthetic articulation. We are facing more difficulties in speaking with one another than at any time in recent memory (yet electronic communication will never replace face-to-face human contact). In this way, it is not astonishing that there is a developing pattern towards communication through body ink. We do not need to talk; we simply need to look.
Our bodies have become the magnets of quotes, sayings, and reminders. Whether you like it or not, tattoos are gaining in popularity. The long-term dread of being “marked for life” is being tempered by tattoo removal technology and individuals becoming accustomed to seeing tattoos.
Personally, I believe that the beauty of life is ‘life is surprising and changes with our encounters’. What we stand for and believe in our teens is altogether different from when we are 35 or 60, yet at times, I appreciate the secret of finding out about somebody without being “visually influenced” to have a response. We all judge, and first impressions most likely convey more weight than they ought to. Whatever your sentiments are about tattoos, one thing is without a doubt: There is certainly undiscovered greatness under the surface of the eye.
Aashi is a working PR professional who enjoys a good amount of her free time reading, cooking, and taking care of her 2 dogs.