How to Read a Person by Their Tattoos: Handbook for Cynics

If you have tattoos and you pass a group of older people, you will probably hear some unpleasant phrases about you. Furthermore, the opinion that girls with tattoos are more “available” is not only common in older people, but also in many young men. This fact was confirmed by an experiment conducted by French researchers. They sent a group of women in identical bathing suits to different beaches and found that men got closer and faster to those who had patterns imprinted on their skin than to those without tattoos.

O awesome.club decided to put an end to the mystery of what the presence of a tattoo, its design and its location on the skin say about a person. But beware, don’t take this too seriously: we believe that a little bit of humor and sarcasm never hurts anyone.

Psychologist Viren Swami claims that a tattoo can indicate the following about your personality:

You are extroverted. You are open to new experiences, adventures and ready to take risks (but not too many). You are always happy to show the world your uniqueness. You are prone to verbal aggression and easily get angry (something that mainly applies
the women).

People with prominent tattoos are more impulsive, tend to live in the present, and don’t make long-term plans. Such a person would rather buy something on credit than save to buy it. But if the tattoo is located in a place that is easy to hide under clothing, then you have a pretty cautious personality ahead of you. And girls with images located in inconspicuous body parts are no more outgoing than those without tattoos.

If a woman’s tattoo is easy to hide, she is also cautious in other areas of life.

The meaning a person gives to a tattoo can be recognized by its location and design itself.

This image is often chosen by people who boast that they are not afraid of death. They are also adored by teenagers, who want to show their rebelliousness and willingness to fight against the authorities.

For some people, a skull is a reminder of the fragility of human existence. They are not used to succumbing to difficulties and striving to get the most out of life. We think that, in this sense, we can only envy them.

The butterfly symbolizes youth and rebirth. If a woman in her 20s or 25s gets a tattoo on her ankle or arm, it’s just a way to get attention and enhance her beauty.

If this image is chosen by a woman over 40, it is likely that she is childish or looks at the world through rose-tinted lenses. A man with a butterfly in his body probably hasn’t left the “cocoon” yet. And to that is added an overprotective mother or an entire family of overly intrusive relatives.

But there are no rules without exceptions: if such a tattoo (or the image of a bee) is chosen by a sportsman, it could indicate that he is a boxer or a martial arts teacher. And the choice is not accidental: it represents a call to fly like a butterfly or to sting like a bee.

The images with tusks, tiger heads, lions and other animals look organic on the body of strong men. It is a sign of aggression, of the fact that the person is capable of defending himself. Sometimes they indicate that their owner belongs to a group, such as a sports team.

But a tattoo with an emphasis on teeth or an open mouth can also be on the skin of a fragile woman or a shy young man. With their help, these people defend themselves, scare away potential aggressors, and at the same time attract attention. For a person of short stature, getting a tattoo with the jaws of a wolf or a bear open can be like waving a flag and yelling “look at me”.

At the same time, people who choose such an image usually have their own opinions and are not inclined to indecision or frivolity. By making them angry, you can face a violent confrontation, even if just 5 minutes ago you swore you’ve never met anyone so calm before.

The monkey symbolizes the person’s subconscious instincts, his old and primitive side. Most likely, you cannot talk about Stendhal or Dostoevsky with such a person. But if you feel like researching something more Freudian-style, you can discover many new things by communicating with her.

The image of a monkey is a way of ridiculing human vices and weaknesses (including one’s own). People with a tattoo like this usually have a sense of humor and take life quite lightly. And if you need a partner for some crazy experiment, consider that you’ve already found him.

People who practice martial arts or do spiritual activities can give a hieroglyphic tattoo a deep meaning: to believe that it helps them to win battles or to focus mental or physical energy. For anyone far from eastern philosophy, it’s just a pretentious tattoo to add mystery and show the world how open-minded your mind is. And only those who know Japanese can realize that it is difficult to be a profound person with the inscription “rice noodle soup” on your arm.

When choosing a hieroglyph for a tattoo, you must be sure of its meaning. Otherwise, instead of “harmony” or “strength”, you may end up tattooing “sushi”.

The fancy phrases in different languages ​​are a way to show the world intellectual superiority or subtle mental organization. Although, in reality, the person can be downright cynical. And if a 25-year-old man carries an Oscar Wilde-like inscription, such as “I laugh at my tragedies, it’s the only way I can bear them,” most likely his father has stopped paying his debts and now has to look for a job.

Sometimes an inscription symbolizes an important person or event in life. It could be the creed by which one is guided, the name of the partner or child. This person is reflective and often takes their reality seriously. Can be loyal and loving.

“Don’t ever believe”.

People with these types of tattoos are big kids. They would like to continue playing with dolls or remote-controlled cars, but society says “At 28 you are already an adult”. So they try to prove their “maturity” as best they can, but it usually doesn’t work. It’s a lot of fun to communicate with them: they’re people who can even inject you with a lot of authentic childlike fun. But they only take the object of their adoration seriously: whether it’s Spider-Man on their shoulder or Bradley Cooper on their thigh.

This tattoo can be seen not only on the body of aggressive people who have no problem responding to something with their fists, but also on those who are shy and insecure. In this case, it is a message to the world: “I can defend myself”. Well, let’s pretend we believe them…

The rose is a symbol of love and beauty. In girls, it emphasizes femininity and sensuality, especially if it is located on the thigh or other hidden areas of the body. In men, it can be a symbol of balance or loyalty. Sailors often tattooed a rose that symbolized their girlfriends, wives or mothers. These images protected them during their long journeys and absences.

But in general, a rose like a lotus flower is a pop symbol and can mean anything: from purity and innocence to sacrifice (through thorns). And if you don’t know which tattoo to get, choose this design, and then, in your spare time, you will eventually discover a meaning for it.

These types of images, like barbed wire, small animals, or insects, are often meaningless. They are made just to add a little beauty to the body, and say little about their owner. They are usually made to follow the example of a braver friend, or just for decoration. It’s like buying new earrings: nothing will change in the image, but a unique distinctive detail will be obtained.

There may be several such tattoos that gradually merge with each other. They are skillfully executed and are large in size: sometimes they are “sleeves” and at other times they cover the entire back or a large part of the chest. Of course, they weren’t made to “just do something”.

The model owners of these images are usually related to the creative sphere: photographers, models, musicians, DJs or simply original people. They are often self-centered people, slightly withdrawn from life, do not share traditional values ​​and live by their own rules. But it is highly likely that dealing with them will be very interesting.

Have you ever faced negative reactions for having a tattoo? How did you react against it? Do you think people with that kind of art on their bodies are attractive? Tell us what you think in the comments section.