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    What people choose to do or wear is entirely their choice in a free world, however, that choice is not necessarily going to be everyone's. Therefore, why should they enthuse over someone else's choices if they don't like it? What does one say? "That hat",for example, " is absolutely dreadful". Or, does one keep quiet? Silence is the usual choice.
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    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilson View Post
    Tattoos are frowned upon?
    Unless they are well concealed - yes, I think so.
    Alan

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    Perhaps this is a generational thing. From my experience tattoos are not taboo in Scotland anymore (unless it is something obviously confrontational - think of those espousing hate).

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    I think there is a difference between frowned upon and taboo. If you were to go to a job interview with tattoos showing and you were of equal stature to someone without tattos. The person without tattoos would be likely to get the job.

    In the past some establishments would not allow visible tattooed people in, but now they would. They may not like it and may frown upon it, but wouldn't say so.

    Being Ex RAF visible tattoos were not permitted in the RAF, although the Army and Navy have their own rules, I don't recall an officer of any of the forces ever having them showing in recent times.

    Whilst I think it's up to you if you wish to paint your body permanently, I think it's a pointless waste of money for something you can't easily change your mind about later...
    Last edited by The Q; 3rd March 17 at 04:56 AM.
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    I don't know which tartan Dr Who might favour. In the 1960s he had a kilted companion called Jamie McCrimmon, so possibly that might be OK.

    Jamie.jpg

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    I am am not a utilikilt guy myself, but have you considered possibly getting a kilt that is bigger on the inside?



    Rob

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    I could do with the larger on the inside with my ever increasing waist line.
    though I'd worry with that kilt about the pull to open sign.....
    "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirsty View Post
    Perhaps this is a generational thing. From my experience tattoos are not taboo in Scotland anymore (unless it is something obviously confrontational - think of those espousing hate).
    I think this is somewhat true, though I've met heavily inked guys in their 60s and millennials who think tattoos are only for loose women and sailors. When I first met my wife, her mother, then in her late 60s, thought that only a certain type of person had tattoos. Mom has since rebooted her way of thinking, and in fact came a hair's breadth away from getting a tattoo herself after her husband got his first one at the age of 78.

    I'm 47 now and got my first tattoo when I was about 20. In fact, the last one I got is "Hello Sweetie". I've heard all the snarky comments in the book over the years, but I've found that the people least likely to keep their mouths shut are younger. Go figure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    Sometimes, silence can be deafening. It always amazes me that some fail to notice the significance.
    Or it could simply be silence because they're indifferent because most tattoos are no longer an issue for societal concern in 2017. Personal taste and opinions will always be there, but I think most people have adapted to tattoos being more mainstream without necessarily approving of them.

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    Well the times they are a changin'. I thought I would post these photos here just to illustrate the point that the "rules" have always been bent and in some cases broken

    The Right Honourable Earl of Airlie, KT, MC
    Simon Elwes (1902–1975)


    Here in a formal setting.

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