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What You Do Not Know About Tattoos And Piercings

Tattoos and piercings have been looked upon for many years as negativity in the work
environment. Individuals often assume you are a part of a gang or have been in prison when
they notice tattoos upon your body. When in reality history has shown that this artwork has
served in many different cultures, and rites of passage, sometimes marking status and rank,
parts of symbols and religions, spiritual devotion, arts of bravery   love, punishment, amulets,
talismans, and protection from entities. The history of people has shown that even though
some look upon it as shameful and wrong   that it is   of some good cause. If only
individuals would take the time to understand the points behind certain types of artwork. So
even though many companies and individuals believe tattoos and piercings are unprofessional
and wrong, I have discovered there are more reasons then we all know.

    When working in a business office or in a restaurant most of us do not see tattoos, but
underneath the clothing there are pieces of artwork etched upon individuals. It is just in the
work environment we do not see it because it is looked upon in a wrong manner. Most
businesses feel it is unprofessional and that the work should not be visible.   Most
businesses believe that if you have tattoos and piercings you were probably locked up
somewhere in a jail
cell for some crime that you committed. Not even taking the time to ask or wonder if there is
more to the artwork then what is shown. Tattoos are referred as marks for gangs and standings
in imprisonment. Most individuals assume the worst. If we could just sit back and think about
what a symbol may represent before passing judgment, we may find that not all artwork on our
bodies is wrong.  

Historically religion has played a giant roll in tattoos. Many individuals believe that by receiving
a tattoo of a religious symbol places them closer with their god. For example crusaders used to
have a cross...