jdub Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 So, at one time we all had to unveil our work done to family, etc. I have told my ma that I was getting a tattoo and showed her it ... entire inner forearm. And she reacted pretty positively. Strange as she is old (I'm 52 lol) and very conservative. Of course, since then I have gotten quite a bit more done. My plan is to wear long sleeve shirts and roll up to elbows (all work so far on arms) and let her get used to the idea. We are set to all go to Hawaii in June and can't unveil all at once ... she might have a stroke lol. Any strategy advice...? Haha and yes I care, although I'm 52 she still my ma you know? Sent by pecking on phone Dan 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/10041-best-way-to-unveil/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 It’s like a bandaid, just rip it off. jdub and AlH 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/10041-best-way-to-unveil/#findComment-152832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simong Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 It’s a tough one, I think you would be better showing a bit at a time but I don’t know if that’s possible. I remember not wanting to show my mum my first tattoo either, its a strange one but I think we are all the same! Lol. :) jdub 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/10041-best-way-to-unveil/#findComment-152848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Just wear what you want to wear. My parents don't like my tattoos, either, but I don't hide them intentionally. If they see them, they see them. They know they are part of me, and they love me. jdub, Hands On and Hogrider 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/10041-best-way-to-unveil/#findComment-152914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 10:49 AM, oboogie said: Just wear what you want to wear. My parents don't like my tattoos, either, but I don't hide them intentionally. If they see them, they see them. They know they are part of me, and they love me. Reminds me of the old blues tune, "Nobody loves me but my mama, and I think she might be jiving me too." SStu, Zerpersande and oboogie 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/10041-best-way-to-unveil/#findComment-153026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy McDaid Tattoos irl Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 If your proud of them then show them off, youve earned the tattoo sitting through the process and having a positive experience with both your tattoo and your artist, never think of a strategy just smile and be proud of the experience, a tattoo is yours and yours only Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/10041-best-way-to-unveil/#findComment-153041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerpersande Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 12/29/2021 at 8:32 AM, Hogrider said: It’s like a bandaid, just rip it off. Yep, I’m not even doing an unveil. People see it when they see it. I’m doing this for me, not them. My wife has no idea I’m getting a tattoo. Well, maybe she does, she was asking weird questions last night. Tattoos have a certain stigma here in Japan so I doubt that my in-laws will ever know. Of course if I’m changing shirts and they see it, so be it, Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/10041-best-way-to-unveil/#findComment-155884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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