The article "Tattoos: What You See is What You Get," by Jonathan Holan of the Ohio State University, taken from commonplace, is about exactly as the title implies, tattoos. The author talks about how tattoos are viewed in society. Most younger people accept tattoos and have no issues with them at all. However the business professional world is still on the fence. The author recalls an interview he had for a job, in which he was qualified, and then was told no, based off his appearance, his tattoos. I have heard of this happening many times, and I can personally say that any job interview I have ever gone on, you better believe I was wearing long sleeves, just in case. In my opinion society needs to quit judging people for tattoos, like the author mentions, many people get tattoos for sentimental reasons, and they are not just to be defiant. Tattoos are a form of art and expression, and only add more depth to an individual. No one should be judged on their appearance, wether that be tattoos, piercings, or blue hair. People should be judged on their personality and intelligence instead.
What's your opinion on tattoos?
-Theodore Mackey
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http://www.mhlearningsolutions.com/commonplace/index.php?q=node/5778
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