...to Get a Tattoo That You Won’t Regret Introduction * I will give some statistics about the number of tattooed adults in the United States and say something about how people aren’t taught about tattoos. * “According to Science News, 21% of Americans have a tattoo – That’s more than one in five.” Goal * There is so much stuff about tattoos that I wanted to cover but couldn’t because of the time limit. So, I’m focusing on the most important things to think about when getting a tattoo. Thesis * When getting a tattoo, it is important to consider tattoo placement, select the proper artist/shop, and observe “tattoo etiquette.” Body 1. Tattoo placement is important to consider. * You must decide where you want to get your tattoo. * Pain is not the most important thing to think about when considering tattoo placement. * I will discuss the “no future club” with the appropriate visual aid. Transition * I’ll say something like “The next thing to think about is selecting the right artist/shop.” 2. You must pick a tattoo artist and tattoo shop. * Someone should pick their tattoo artist based on the artist’s reputation and style specialization. * I will discuss why it is important to view getting a tattoo as establishing a relationship with an artist and not as a one time thing. * An artist will be more inspired/creative if you get a tattoo style they specialize in. * You should get tattooed at a reputable tattoo parlor...
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...Tattoos 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price, so glorify God in your body.” Meaning that whatever you do, with your piercing and tattoos they should all be for the glory of God. Getting a tattoo of a skull or some weird mythical creature wouldn’t be wise because one it’s not for the glory of God and two in a few years when you have you adult mind you’ll regret it. When you’re sitting with your friends and there showing there inspiring and meaningful tattoos, you’ll be sitting there hiding yours. You’ll feel embarrassed to even mention you have a tattoo. I’ve heard a quote, “Don’t regret something...
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...English 121 5 March 2014 I Would Not Get Another Tattoo With respect to getting a tattoo, there are stigmas still attached to alterations performed on a person’s body. People should consider the personality, values, beliefs and aspirations to avoid negative outcomes in the future. I would not get another tattoo again because over the years I have learned that tattoos cause a bad image, as a parent it is not the appropriate mentoring, and it ruins the body as we get older. The first reason I would not a get a tattoo is for the bad image that others can perceive of me. For example, when someone attends a job interview, most likely showing a tattoo would not give the best impression. Therefore, most employers do not like the idea and ban tattoos and people who have them. In addition, companies create their own code of ethics and policy guidelines for employees. Tattoos are one of the things they discourage and an opportunity for employment is lost. In other words, the employers may wonder when communicating if someone should be taken in a serious way when tattoos are exposed at the interview. In conclusion, tattoos are still not accepted, they cause distraction and look unprofessional in a workplace and our society. The second reason I would not have a tattoo is because of my son. As a parent I find the need to be a good role model for him. So, it is my job to get ready to face the challenge to explain why I got a tattoo. For instance, I bring my son to church on Sundays...
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...of art? Tattoos often times give people a negative image of others. Despite the message or meaning behind them, some people without them find tattoos to be unprofessional and inappropriate. Permanent body art can be inappropriate in certain settings; especially if they reference profanity, racial, sexist, or obscene thoughts. People are sensitive to those subjects and judge others impartially. Tattoos should not be a deciding factor in an interview or position for a job because tattoos should not measure ones capability of doing work. I believe tattoos are appropriate because they are an outlet for personal expression, and in addition to being meaningful, they also sometimes serve a practical purpose. Hans Hofmann, Pablo Picasso, and Van Gogh are all artists with signature and elaborate styles of painting. They neither conformed to “normal” styles, nor painted “inside the lines”. These famous artists had specific styles that were unique only to themselves. They were portrayals of how they were feeling at the time. With Hans Hofmann's style of repeated shapes and bright colors, Pablo Picasso’s cubism style and Van Gogh’s Starry Night, are all individualized pieces of art very similar to tattoos. Tattoos are less commonly seen as artwork on ones body and more often seen as symbols of being in a band, someone on drugs or a delinquent. Tattoos tell a story about a persons life and their struggles and triumphs. In Tattoos Tell my Real Story by David Paul Strohecker, “Tattoos are one...
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...Body Art: Tattoo Tattooing is a form of body art that allows people to express various forms of meanings and messages. Body art, in general, is a “visual language” that can demonstrate accomplishments, display desires and memories, and serve as an identity to exhibit a person’s status in society (Schildkrout 107). However, tattooing can often be misinterpreted and misunderstood, leaving either negative or positive perspectives upon the person that is tattooed. According to Enid Schildkrout, an anthropologist who examined the diverse cultural meanings of body art, body art is “not just the latest fashion”. Rather it is a way of expressing “individuality, social status, and cultural identity”. Tattooing is used in different groups and cultures, and is also processed using different techniques. In Body Art as Visual Language, it is stated that the Japanese would work by hand by using a collection of needles set in a wooden handle. In Polynesian culture, tattooist would pierce the skin with a hammer-like instrument to mark the body. Steve Gilbert published a collection of historical records of tattooing throughout the world from ancient to present times. He states that in New Zealand, people practice Moko, which was a unique form of decorating the face with “intricate spirals that were incised into the skin to make scars in the form of parallel ridges and grooves” (67). Creating these marked ridges and groove features required the instrument to “penetrate deeply into the flesh”...
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...Re: Natalie Attired claim for wrongfully withholding unemployment compensation against (NMESB) Memorandum Statement of Facts Natalie Attired was an employer at Biddy’s Tea House for three months. She asked another waitress about getting a tattoo. The waitress advised her not to get it where it would be visible or she would be fired. The waitress that gave her the advice was working there for ten years. Natalie did not take the other waitress advice and still got the tattoo. The tattoo was not fully covered by the uniform. The tattoo covered her entire upper right arm. The length was shoulder to elbow. Biddy Baker was not pleased with the tattoo. He asked her to remove the tattoo if she wanted to keep her job. Natalie refused. After the week was finished she was given a termination notice. She applied for unemployment compensation but was terminated for “misconduct”. Questions Presented * Can Natalie Attired file a claim against New Mexico Employment Security Board (NMESB) for wrongfully withholding her unemployment compensation? * Should Natalie be able to receive unemployment compensation? Answers Briefed * No, Natalie cannot file a claim because she was technically in the wrong. She knew that the tattoo was not a good idea for the environment and was warned. * No, Natalie was terminated for “misconduct”. She also was proven to show actions of misconduct. Applicable Statute Boynton Cab Co. v. Neubeck, 237 Wis. 249, 259-60, 296 N.W. 636...
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...is clear from the start of this article that Simon Mills is trying to persuade his readers of the pointlessness of Tattoos. Straight away Mills makes his negativity on the topic clear as describing many celebrity tattoos as being ‘badly drawn cod-philosophical/fauxtribal/cloyingly sentimental illustrations’. He goes on to describe celebrities Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse as being ‘aspirational figureheads’ clearly employing sarcasm and in fact, most likely suggesting the exact opposite. We see the writer constantly give his, clearly, biased opinion about his dislike of tattoos, at one point simply referring to them as an ‘all-pain-no-gain, self-conflicted suffering. 2. Throughout the article, the writer time and time again tries to convince us that tattoos are not, in his words, ‘classy, attractive or wise’, which would suggest his target audience would be those who have not yet gotten tattoos or who were perhaps considering. It appears the writer attempts to discourage everyone from getting a tattoo with his constant negative imagery, often brutal honesty, and highlighting the regret that can often follow. He suggests even sentimental tattoos are pointless and at one point asks ‘what’s wrong with carrying around a photo?’ 3 a) As the writer begins to talk about Angelina Jolie’s tattoos, it seems he begins to argue that even the seemingly meaningful tattoos are, in his mind, still a waste of time. We detect a tone of sarcasm from the writer as he moves on to talk about...
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...The polemic about tattoos I was wondering why tattoos are a controversial point in our society! There are people against and people that really like tattoos, but who is right? Should I think it is a good or a bad thing? Maybe for the tattooists the art involves is worth the pain and sacrifice of being tattooed. For the religious, it is a sin to sacrifice one’s body with so meaningless purpose. Now I don’t think there are excuses to justify so drastic a way of art, but analyzing the points of view I will try to clarify some questions I still have about this body art such as the reason people have tattoos, “When did tattooing start?”, the dangers involved in this procedure, the removal of a tattoo and society’s reaction to tattooed persons. Thinking it is weird to have one’s body penetrated many times by a needle to make only a drawing I do not think is worth it. So, why do people have tattoos? Why it is a common place nowadays? Probably because people see that the tattoo is a way of expression, but the real motivation to acquire it varies among groups and cultures. It marks thoughts, opinions, memories…Some persons obtains tattoos as a means of asserting their personal identity or sexual orientation. Tattoos may be a testament to feelings of love, they have been associated with rites of passage and identification with groups. Nowadays tattoos is used for some cosmetic medical procedures and permanent make-up applications, according to the National Institute...
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...ability to perform a job. When an interviewer sees someone who is well dressed and who appears with confidence, the interviewer thinks positive thoughts toward them. If one is dressed sloppy and not professional it gives the image that they are not someone who takes time with their work and may even be sloppy. What is the most appropriate dress for a job interview is a common question one will ask. What you wear advertises to the world the skills, competencies and qualities they can deliver. A professional appearance helps to convey a positive image, generating respect from others and improving personal impact. A basic gray, navy blue or black suit is widely acceptable outfits. If you are planning on using a skirt suit it should be knee length and straight but not tight fitting. If you do not have a suit then a simple dress with a jacket over it is acceptable. You should press your outfit and not have wrinkles. Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, your back, your chest, your feet, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for a place of business, even in a business casual setting. The accessories that you team up with your attire should be appropriate for a professional environment. So don't over accessorize with fancy earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. The more subtle you are, the better it would be. As far as wearing fragrances and perfumes are concerned, don't wear scents that are too strong! You don't want to upset the nose of everyone around you, right? You may find...
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...Business Research RES/351 Business Research With looking to open a new Tattoo shop in the Plymouth area, we need to look at many things before we can open the doors. We must consider our research problem and purpose, our research design, sampling methods, the analysis of our research, and any ethical considerations we need to look at. With this information, we want to see if Plymouth is the right place for us to open our Tattoo shop and it being a profitable location. There are many questions to ask with opening a new tattoo shop, from what is a good location to what our profit margins would be. One-research question to ask is; do we have clientele in the same location as where we want to open our business? This is an important question because even though people are willing to travel to get a quality and personal tattoo, local clientele still account for profits. A second question to ask is; will we gain profit at this location? As in any business, we are in it to make profit, not debt. A third question to ask is; is there competition in the area? We as new business owners need to know if there are any other tattoo parlors in the area where we would like to open up, and if so, what kind of service and body artwork are they offering? Are they the same type of body art we are going to offer our clientele? A fourth question to ask is; what will it cost to open the doors for the first year? The last question is the most important question we need to ask ourselves...
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...Incentive” from the television show The Office, Andy Bernard, the boss of Dunder Mifflinf, implements an incentive program with the use of a point system with his employees in order to double sales in his company. If the employees pooled their points and were to receive a combined total of 5,000 points, Andy promised to let his employees tattoo whatever they wanted onto his butt. The employees did in fact receive this almost impossible number of points, and Andy is caught with a decision to make. The scene being described and analyzed in this paper is when Andy leaves the tattoo shop in order to reflect on the situation he was in, who is soon accompanied by his employee Jim Halpert. This paper will focus on how language use, such speech repertoire and low language, and nonverbal communication, such as kinesics and oculesics, significantly impact interpersonal contextual levels of communication as well as intrapersonal contextual levels of communication depicted in the respective scene outside the tattoo shop. Most conversations are started by a question: “Hey, how are you?” or “Hi, how can I help you?” In this scene, Jim walks outside of the tattoo shop to a distraught Andy. To initiate the conversation, he asks, “Are you getting psyched up?” By asking a question to his colleague, Jim is now a participant in interpersonal communication. Because of the conversation’s immediacy and primacy, this conversation is characterized by a “strong feedback component” (Dr. Mullin, Lecture),...
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...Judge a Book by its Cover: For many years the public would say that when asked to visualize a person with tattoos their first thoughts would be of criminals, sailors, bikers, or gangsters. Not anymore! Tattoos have become culturally acceptable in today’s society. They have a rich history that dates back to 2000 B.C. before any kind of negative stigma was formed. Because of that stigma, however, tattoos and people with tattoos have developed a bad reputation. Many concerns such as the procedure, health risks and career complications are what have caused some of the negativity towards tattoos. In today’s society these are no longer the case and thus, the art has become mainstream. The act of tattooing started in early civilizations and was most evident in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians’ wall writing showed evidence of the body being used as a canvas around 2000 B.C. (“All About the”). Throughout many different cultures tattoos are used as a part of their religious practices. A tattoo can represent ones authority or a particular responsibility within the practice. However, during biblical times, tattoos were considered an act of mythological worship. Some experts believe that Moses viewed tattoos a little differently, viewing them as a way to commemorate devotion rather than paganism worship. Years later, during the Roman Empire, slaves and criminals began to bare tattoos causing them to develop a negative connotation. They were also used negatively to brand Jews during the Holocaust...
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...A New Era Arises - But are Tattoos and Piercings Wrong for the Workplace? COM/150 August 14, 2011 Timothy Mcknight Abstract Many people from the age of 40 down have begun a new trend, one that seemed to catch on and run wild with many, including the youth. Take a good look around regardless of the time zone or area code you live in, and you will notice something that I would call a phenomenon among ages. A large number of men, women, boys, and girls will display their meaning of art. A piece of art that symbolizes different meanings to different people. Regardless of the meaning that an individual may have for their body art, there are some employers who do not agree with this type of display of individuality. Are they wrong, or are they right? No matter what anyone may feel about tattoos or body piercings, it is prevalent that they exist among us, and each of us will come face to face with a dilemma that is widespread one day. A team concept should be strongly considered prior to making any drastic decision and placing a tattoo or body piercing in a visible location. Individuality may be preferred but that will only work if you happen to own the company you work for. Otherwise be mindful of this and place your tattoo or body piercing in a discreet location. A New Era Arises - But are Tattoos and Piercings Wrong for the Workplace? Living in an ever-changing era, times are difficult for many to grasp today, especially concerning permanent markings on one’s...
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...delinquents have been increasing because of emotion changes and because of girls going through changes with their bodies. On the contrary many scholars believe and stated that it is the media that is having teenage girls an impact. Seeing and watching ads, shows, movies, music videos, and magazines with females acting bad in public and getting in trouble with the law is sending a message that it is okay to act bad in public and to get in trouble with the law. When teenage girls do get in trouble with the law their behavior starts to have an impact and people will notice their bad behavior. “Girls today face greater struggles in maintaining a sense of self, confronting complex, often contradictory, sets of behavioral scripts that specify what is appropriate, acceptable, or possible for girls to do” (Miller,kerig, leve, p.5). That is why many researcher stated that media does have an impact on teenage girls because they are seeing some many images a...
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...They believe that once you die everything else is gone except the tattoo it lives forever, “It tied the tribal people to nature, their individuality, and their spirituality” (Phamvk, 2017). When the Western part of the world invaded and colonialism (Erickson, 2017) the Pacific Islands, their traditions like tattooing was changed forever (Phamvk, 2017). Seeing non-native people getting traditional Polynesian tattoos could be seen as not only disrespectful, but a form of orientalism (Erickson, 2017). As the Western part of the world considerers themselves superior, it is here in the Pacific Islands that this art form comes from, and it being destroyed. As long as Westerners continue to appropriate these images through tattoos for their own use, they will destroy any meaning they once had. Image 3 – White people portraying Asian characters in film People within the Asian community have endured for years the whitewashing of their culture. So, they had the right to be upset when Scarlett Johansson who is a white woman was cast in the role, as a part of Japanese Anime character named Motoko Kusanagi, in Ghost in the...
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