Why do people react the way they do to tattoos and piercings?

Answer 1

Cause it looks cool.

Answer 2

It's a fashion statement and some people like it (like tattoos) while others don't. Some younger people will choose to follow what their peers do. It's a phase and they'll grow out of it. Unfortunately, with tattoos this will need surgery if a guy has 'I love Debbie' and he's going or married to Leah. Piercing of ears is OK, but for me at least, I sure don't get the piercing of eyebrows, nostrils, belly button or any other part of the body. However, it doesn't change my views on the young person one bit. I went through fashion phases of my own growing up. == It can also be ones way of expressing themselves spiritually. I personally use my piercings and tattoos as a way to get more in touch with myself. Some people go to church, some do drugs, I get body modifications. It is really all a personal decision and there is no way you can stereotype people with piercings, tattoos or other modifications because everyone will differ in their reasoning. Yes, some people do it to rebel, others still do it to be "different" and still more just do it because it looks cool. However, you will find that there are a lot of people who feel that once the body part has been modified in whatever way they will feel as though it more accurately depicts them. Like I said, there is no one way to define why people get piercings among other things, it is all a matter of personal choice. == It feels good to some people and it is a turn on or an accessory

Answer 3

Well it's all a personal choice some do it for religious reasons or just fashion statements. Or to show there parents there "responsible" enough to do something on their own. Some people think it will boost there appearance and confidence. If you consider getting ANY sort or piercing make sure you go to a professional who use sterile equipment. Beware going to a buisiness interveiw because sometimes it leaves a bad first impression. -Welcome

Answer 4

In my experience it seems to be based upon the observer's self-esteem. For example, when I taught high school, many of my students were pierced or had skin illustrations. The department leader, a shriveled up old hag of a typing teacher would remark "they are disgusting!" -- usually in her daily diatribe about how she hated teen agers.

What I saw was an effort to express oneself as an individual. I don't have a tattoo and I don't' have a piercing, but I asked my self one time "how does 'their' piercing, tattoo, etc, effect me?". The answer, of course, is "it doesn't".

Well of course, everyone views piercing and tattoos differently, including conservative religious groups which prohibit the faithful from having same.

I think it all revolves around how people react to something which is slightly (or greatly) outside of the "normal". If you have two-inch stainless steel disks inserted in your upper and lower lips you will certainly attract attention, even if you are a member of the African Ubangi Tribes. On the other hand, if you have a Prince Albert, well, who's to know?

Answer 5

To be COOL Dah!