[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by CathyandSteveG

Restaurant employees, hospital employees, daycare center employees...etc. are all periodically tested for hepatitis. If you have a server who has a tattoo...they have been tested for hepatitis and it was negative.

On the other hand....they may not have washed their hands after using the restroom....how do you know whether they did or did not? You TRUST that they did.

Life is full of uncertainties...we don't live in bubbles. I TRUST that my darling little hairdresser who has SEVERAL tattoos is NOT putting my life in jeopardy when she cuts and colors my hair. I do not have to approve of her lifestyle choices....she does a fine job on my hair.

Darn the blood bank and other agencies for trying to assure a clean blood transfusion or to attempt to stop the spread of diseases. My hairdresser (not here) cut herself and then attempted to continue my cut. I left and went to another shop to have it finished. We don't live in a bubble. That is why we must attempt to protect ourselves in whatever way possible.

[Walt.]

Gracie... I didn't recognize you without the glasses!

[red tail]

Originally Posted by cquick

I think tattoos are going to be something we all will have to tolerate along with tongue, nose and eyebrow piercings.

It's usually people in service jobs that I notice with tattoos and piercings.

I will throw out my opinion here, I would feel very uncomfortable if my doctor, dentist, lawyer or financial advisor has tattoos and/or piercings where I can see them. If the tattoo doesn't show, it's none of my business.

how about a first responder attempting to save your life. would a visible tattoo be ok then?

[CathyandSteveG]

my post was not a criticism of people being tested....i was stating a fact....and it is certainly for our protection and i appreciate it....I am not sure how you misconstrued it to be a criticism.

If my hairdresser cut herself....( and how would i know unless she bled on me or told me ) I trust that she does not have a disease to jeopardize my life. But she has been my hair dresser for 15 years....and i would not go somewhere else.

If the op of this thread...is uncomfortable with having his haircut by a person with Tattoos...he should go elsewhere. If you are uncomfortable with something or afraid of something, or don't like something...you should absolutely do what is best for you. What i think.... does not matter.

[CathyandSteveG]

oh red tail...that is an excellent point!

[queasy27]

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?

I doubt you're alone but I personally think tattoos and facial piercings can be very interesting and even beautiful.

I also believe that people who get large neck and facial tattoos are severely limiting their career choices. As in: "I'm not getting this job, am I?"

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by CathyandSteveG

my post was not a criticism of people being tested....i was stating a fact....and it is certainly for our protection and i appreciate it....I am not sure how you misconstrued it to be a criticism.

If my hairdresser cut herself....( and how would i know unless she bled on me or told me ) I trust that she does not have a disease to jeopardize my life. But she has been my hair dresser for 15 years....and i would not go somewhere else.

If the op of this thread...is uncomfortable with having his haircut by a person with Tattoos...he should go elsewhere. If you are uncomfortable with something or afraid of something, or don't like something...you should absolutely do what is best for you. What i think.... does not matter.

Maybe it was the hand washing or bubble comments.

[CathyandSteveG]

Originally Posted by queasy27

I doubt you're alone but I personally think tattoos and facial piercings can be very interesting and even beautiful.

I also believe that people who get large neck and facial tattoos are severely limiting their career choices. As in: "I'm not getting this job, am I?"

I wonder the same thing...however....if most people have tattoos in the workforce....maybe it will be a non issue?

[zonerboy]

Servers with tattoos are generally not bothersome. However I'm not fond of piercings of the nose or lips. It seems they routinely become infected.

[manaboutown]

Beyond the esthetics or the lack thereof my concern lies with the possibility of Hepatitis B and C infections some tattooed folks may carry (not to mention HIV).. Tattoos Linked To Hepatitis C In New Study

People heavily tattooed are about three times as likely to carry Hep C than other folks. The Risk of Viral Hepatitis From Tattoos

Obviously, prison tattoos are not regulated. (shiver)

[goodtimesintv]

I don't feel comfortable with people who do permanent self mutilation to themselves. A single ear piercing hole in each ear is not permanent. Mine have grown shut over the decades.

From what I see here, I figure an opinion that differs here will be vilified, but that is my opinion. If they permanently mutilate their own bodies by going beyond the arms or legs and to the face and neck to the extreme, there is something seriously wrong with their thinking.

When we pay people for handling our food or doing medical procedures like drawing blood in the lab, we have to trust they are of sound mind.

Here is an article where an MD refers to it as mutilation too.

Can't post a link but you can google it:
"Tattoos and Body Piercing: Self-Expression or Self-Mutilation". by Elizabeth Chabner Thompson MD, MPH. In Everyday Health dot com.

[rustyp]

Is any training / certification required to administer tattoo in the state of Florida. Does the department of health inspect? How often?

[Chatbrat]

As far as Dr., Financial advisor, accountant--the old diddy should apply--"the more the tattoos the lower the IQ's"

[Yorio]

Many Yakuzas wore tattoos and some were definitely beautiful. However, tattoos have been associated with Yakuzas since samurai period. In 2020, Japan will be hosting Olympics and government is trying to figure out how to handle excessive tattoo designed visitors. Many bars and famous hot spring baths do not allow tattooed person today. Interesting to see how this will be handled at the Olympics.

[gomoho]

I thinks some of those that posted should be tattooed on their forehead: I AM OF SMALL MIND. I have to agree you should be more concerned about servers washing their hands then their tats. This is definitely generational as younger folks now barely even notice them.