[graciegirl]

I think,....that I would like tattoo's better if they weren't permanent. When a high percentage of marriages fail, and young peoplemove from job to job, how can they be sure that a tattoo is always going to be something they like? What if some day their teenager says, Ummm mom, could you just pick me up and not come in????


I have changed my mind about so many things over time, and have loved burnt orange and neon green at one point of my life. I have had shag carpeting and Danish Modern furniture and loved Disco. I have voted for both parties and been a regular church goer and a non attender. I don't even know who is going to show up each time I play golf.


If I had a Minion as my "sleeve", would it someday be "out" like the beany babies and olive green appliances? I think that jumpng in with both feet on trends costs money and may someday make a person look like yesterday's news.

[The Buckeyes]

There are many fortune 500 companies that enforce dress codes which includes tattoos.
That said, instill on the young folks that tats may be detrimental to their career choices in the future, especially when meeting the general public. Have you ever seen a UPS driver with a beard, tattoos or piercing?

[red tail]

Originally Posted by The Buckeyes

There are many fortune 500 companies that enforce dress codes which includes tattoos.
That said, instill on the young folks that tats may be detrimental to their career choices in the future, especially when meeting the general public. Have you ever seen a UPS driver with a beard, tattoos or piercing?

I never saw one naked!

[Kannon451]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Hi Kannon: sounds like I hit a nerve. I stopped smoking in 1973 and it was one the best decisions I made for the sake of my family and me. Today even the faint smell of smoke is troubling. I furrowed my brow wondering what EMT or police officer would come to the scene of an accident with a cigarette dangling from his/her lips? My comments were made partly in jest meaning that I wouldn't exactly run. By the way I find most smokers today who are keenly aware of not offending other people with their smoke. However even those smokers on a golf course fail to notice how the smoke lingers in the air .

Finally let me say that this topic illustrates how some people fail to take responsibility for their acts. One poster found it to be judgmental on the acts of others. I find it to be human nature that people will respond differently to different things because of our frames of reference. While I would avoid the odor of smoke I would not be rude or unkind to the smoker in fact the smoker would not even know because I would suffer in silence and the same goes for people with tattoos. so people can't help how they feel but they can help how they react to those feelings and again I do so in silence

Personal Best Regards:

It has been open season on smokers for a long time and everybody is out gunning for them. That is reality. Most smokers here will not respond on this site for fear of being attacked, but that is not me. What I find interesting about those here so disgusted and offended by smokers is their inability to recognize their own life style choices that others would/may find offensive. One recent example was an individual complaining about having to smell the cigarette smoke fingers of the hairdresser while having his mustache trimmed. My thought was what his mustache was smelling like after having three meals filtered through it along with the appropriate condiments and beverages and having it all nicely spread around with the napkins. Add in the active bacteria in there making it a science experiment, I think the hairdresser should have been wearing a mask and rubber gloves before touching this guy.
As far as smoking on a golf course, it is one of life's pleasures for me. I will do it until those who find it offensive are suceccful in having it banned. Until then, may I respectfully suggest you stay upwind of me if we cross paths on the course. One last comment about those against smoking outdoors (where currently allowed). These compliments come from those who have no problem riding behind gas golf carts all day breathing in all that crap, or having their lawns saturated with chemicals to kill pests and grow grass.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Went to get a haircut @ a new business in The Villages- 2 of the cutters had tattoos all over their bodies, went to Honest John's -there is a female bar person with tattoos extending down her arms

I know tattoos are the latest fad- but I would rather not be served by a tattoo covered individual--am I alone with this feeling?

What I find interesting is this thread is full of posts saying those who don't like tattoos are narrow minded. Isn't that narrow minded? Those preaching the this is The land of the free, ridicule people on the fence or who don't care for tattoos. When trying to address whether there is a health concern the google cut and paste posters do the talk over to others. If there wasn't some concern, there wouldn't be all the agencies overseeing it. Everyone has a right to their opinion. Just because we may not or don't agree with you, doesn't make us wrong.

[CathyandSteveG]

The thing is.....if it isn't my body....then why do I care? I gave my opinion to my children....they did exactly what they wanted to do....so when they are older...and possibly say...mom was right....it is their issue to deal with. It really does not matter if it is not in style...if what they chose is dated...etc.

I choose not to have a tattoo....I am only responsible for me. I do my best not to judge others by their looks....I try to be fair to all .

Whether we approve or disapprove...whether we like it or we don't....really does not matter.

We have one choice...and that is what we do to our own bodies. What our neighbor does to his is none of our business.

If tattooed folks bother you then avoid them...if smokers bother you...avoid them.....if alcoholics bother you...avoid them. If people with dogs bother you...avoid them.....

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by CathyandSteveG

I am not a tattoo fan....or a piercing fan.....I would not choose to have either. But I don't think tattoos pose a health issue...so if a server, or hairdresser, or nail tech, or minister, or car mechanic...has a tattoo...or many tattoos....i do not see it as a problem for me. But if it bothers you....then you should definitely go someplace else. However...in this day and age...good luck finding a place that is a Tattoo free zone.

As for being served by someone in a tank top.....i can think of several places that tank tops are the required uniform.....

The bottom line is this...if you don't like something and it makes you unhappy...i am certain you have many choices...pick another place to get your haircut. You need to be comfortable and happy and what i think is pretty irrelevant.

OK so tell me exactly where servers wear tank tops as the required uniform. I cannot imagine having a hairy man wearing a tank top serving my food.

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Don't go to Hooters or Twin Peaks, then.

I don't thing I would consider Hooters to be a upscale restaurant. Do we have anything comparable here in the Villages???

[dewilson58]

There are good tats, there are bad tats (obviously an opinion), but these are "entertaining"...............

The 15 Worst Tattoo Fails Ever

[jbdlfan]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Last paragraph in article you linked above from Forbes.


"So, while workplace concealment policies differ, having a tattoo in 2013 certainly doesn’t ruin one’s chance at having a successful career. Still, a 2011 study by CareerBuilder shows that 31% of surveyed employers ranked “having a visible tattoo” as the top personal attribute that would dissuade them from promoting an employee. Although companies across many fields are increasingly focused on diversity and inclusion, tattoo flaunting is still probably best reserved for post-work hours."

I'm not a math teacher, but wouldn't that mean that nearly two thirds wouldn't care or don't consider it an issue. I'll take those odds, especially if I'm really good at what I do. I'd be more concerned if my perspective employee had issues that actually affected their performance, not appearance.

[jbdlfan]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

What I find interesting is this thread is full of posts saying those who don't like tattoos are narrow minded. Isn't that narrow minded? Those preaching the this is The land of the free, ridicule people on the fence or who don't care for tattoos. When trying to address whether there is a health concern the google cut and paste posters do the talk over to others. If there wasn't some concern, there wouldn't be all the agencies overseeing it. Everyone has a right to their opinion. Just because we may not or don't agree with you, doesn't make us wrong.

I don't think not liking tatoos is narrow minded, but I do think not doing business with someone because they have a tat is. I mean really? Not wanting you food served or hair cut? Like I always say, I surely hope you don't need my children's medical services in an emergency because they have them. But, as everyone one has said, you are free to do as you please.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

I'm not a math teacher, but wouldn't that mean that nearly two thirds wouldn't care or don't consider it an issue. I'll take those odds, especially if I'm really good at what I do. I'd be more concerned if my perspective employee had issues that actually affected their performance, not appearance.

No, it means that 69% of surveyed employers did not rank “having a visible tattoo” as the top personal attribute that would dissuade them from promoting an employee.

[joldnol]

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[PammyJ]

I actually am considering getting a tattoo! Something discrete , my hubby is all for it! Anyone else considering it? Something I wouldn't have done years ago... New adventures!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by PammyJ

I actually am considering getting a tattoo! Something discrete , my hubby is all for it! Anyone else considering it? Something I wouldn't have done years ago... New adventures!

Good Luck with it.

Just don't plan on serving food to some people.