Ronnie wrote:It does dismay me a bit, the spread of tattoos and earrings for men over the last, say 15 years.
I'm under 40 myself but i can't comprehend what exacly motivates an increasing number of men to acquire either.
I've been in a couple of European countries where their style and dress sense make us look like a bunch of slobs.
I console myself with the knowldege that a couple of 'rough nuts' (appearance wise) i have worked with were also amongst the most decent and honest in the workplace, far more than a few in suits sitting in the office.
Generally though (and we all generalise) highly visible tattoos indicate below level intelligence, and in some cases, utter stupidity, not to mention a certain 'i'm trying hard to look tough' mentality. The lad and ladette would not be complete without their adornments let's face it.
thats a bit rough i reckon. i know plenty of smart, succesful and well educated people who are getting or have got tattoos. to say tattoos suggest below level (im assuming below average is what you meant) intelligence would make me think your a short sighted ignorant individual who has a lack of respect for people based purely on their appearance.