Its called human nature and we all do it, even when we deny that we do it - we all judge other people on first impressions, in fact its not human nature, its an animal instinct.



If you've ever worked in sales or an industry where you're making eyeball contact with your clients, when your job relies on you winning the trust of complete strangers then you soon come to understand that first impressions actually count for an awful lot and any little thing you do to add to or subtract from your first impression is going to affect your success, or otherwise.



Its the reason why (for instance) during the summer when short sleeved shirts are in order, you'll rarely see "full sleeve" tattoos on display from the sales staff in furniture showrooms, or prestige car salesrooms, if they've got them, they'll hide them - why ?

I agree with the first impression sentiment that jerry said. It's powerful.



I think there was an old stigma about people with tatts being rough, or even in old days, battle hardened sailors.



My opinion has changed as I have several polynesian friends who have proper Ta Mokos, or who have their whakapapa on various parts. These are significant and some are beautiful as well as telling their story. Same can be said of other polynesian tattoos.



Anyhow have a look at the traditional way of getting it done in Polynesia. Ouch.



Look up - Maori Ta Moko – on video sites.

Delaney. Don't do it kids.

Reading this thread brought a little smile to my face, i was in my local boozer a few years ago when a young lad who also drank in there came in proud as punch flashing off his recently acquired man utd tattoo, i told him i was very impressed with it but i had never heard of mancester united, he gave me that blank what the **** you on about look so i had to mention the missing h, funniest thing was he'd had it for about a week already!, i promised not to tell anybody else which i duly stuck to my word for about 30 seconds!!. The poor lad took some flak that day.

I've seen one that says 'MADE IN WIgAN' on a skewed angle.

there are a lot of people who get bad tattoos, whether that's badly done or simply getting them for the wrong reasons.

But most tattoo fans get them for themselves and themselves only. Personally I'd never get my neck or hands tattooed, but if someone else does that's up to them.



Worst tattoo in SL has to be whatever Joe Westerman has on his arm. In fact I think he might have had it covered in the off season. Can't find a photo now!