Let me preface this by saying that I am not opposed to explaining my ink to folks who show an interest in it. I’m a pretty approachable person despite the mean mug I carry sometimes. BUT if I’m already engaged in a conversation, than it’s not the best time to try and engage me in a whole nother conversation. Interject with one comment or question and then keep it moving OR wait until you see that I’m free to chat it up, then speak. This one guy… he just didn’t quite get that he was being rude – and decided to come around tapping me on the shoulder while I’m already speaking to someone else…
him: *tap tap tap* I like your tattoos.
me: *turns around* Oh, thanks. *turns back around*
him: *tap tap tap* So… how many do you have?
me: *turns around* Um, a lot. *turns back around*
him: *tap tap tap* Oh, so what do they mean?
At this point I’m getting irritated.
me: *turns around* They don’t mean anything. *turns back around*
him: *tap tap tap* Well… if they dont mean anything, why did you get them?
me: *turns around* Look, I don’t know. I just did. *turns back around*
him: *tap tap tap* Oh, well that’s not a very good reason.
me: *turns around* Yeah, I know. *turns back around*
Now, I was cool with the first two times he tapped me on the shoulder, after that my irritation level kept getting higher and higher. It took everything in me, not to be like “Guy, what is your problem?” And while I’m sure no one who reads my blog is rude enough to be that guy, please note when someone isn’t being responsive to your conversation and just walk away.
Sharing is caring. I got y’alls back.


3 Comments
Oh wow. Lol. Yeah, I would have had an attitude. Lol.
OMG I feel you! I have 7 tattoos and I hate when people ask me stupidd stuff like “how are you going to feel when you turn 60 yrs old and your tattoos dont look so great?” I’ve a person to go to hell and stop looking if they don’t like them!
WOW i have alot of tattoo’s and offend get alot of questions about them.