I think people stare because they just have not gotten with the times. Tattoos and piercings are normal now where as they were not as popular not too long ago.

If i catch myself staring, which happens a lot, I make it a point to then at least make an attempt at initiating conversation because obviously there was something in that piece that caught my eye. Tattoos are a wonderful way to meet ppl and make friends, or at least I have found that to be true.

I sometimes do. I want to know who did the work and what the hell the person was thinking when they got the tatt. I mean, you gotta say, “yes, that’s what I want” before getting inked. At least most times you do.

I don’t mind people staring at all. I’ve had several people I’ve never met approach me about my back piece to tell me how lovely it looks. The most flattering was a tiny old lady that told me that she normally didn’t like tattoo’s but my back was very pretty.

It’s started to effect how I dress, I’ll buy and wear clothes that show off my back now (open back dresses and strappy vests etc) I think to some extent people who get inked are exhibitionists to an extent. You can’t deny loving that feeling when someone comes over and tells you how good they look or when you notice them staring and over hear them say ‘it looks great that’s the kind I want’.

If deep down we didn’t want people to look we wouldn’t get them in obviously visible places.

i work as a tech support during the day and work as a bartender a few nights of the week and i can say after this weekend (got my first this past thursday night) i couldnt help but notice all the stares and the conversations that were struck from my tattoo.

it got to the point where i had to ask them to leave me alone cos i was so busy serving drinks haha

Generally, when I am staring at someone’s artwork it is because I am fascinated by it. It is either neat, intriguing or just beautiful in a way that catches my eye.

Besides, it is artwork and deserves to be stared at, admired and contemplated.

Now on the other hand, there are times I find myself staring at tattoos because the guy is just straight up sexy…bwahahaha 😀

But, you know, if you are getting tattoos in a place that is highly visible, you obviously want people to stare otherwise you’d have chosen a place where they woulda been covered, right?

I stare because I love the art of tattoos…just like i stare at graffiti and when I talk to people about graffiti they just think im weird.
a
Also in lot of cultures tatoos are considered taboo, and I just love the thought of these people seeing a tattoo and avoiding me, makes it so much easier to not talk with tosspot people especially non-immediate family haha.