[SJ] Are SJ's into Tattoo's more than other types?

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For some reason I associate SJ with being into tattoos more than other types. While I think this is a more sensory experience in general I tend to also associate NJ's as liking having tatoo's more than NP's and SP's.

I know an ISTJ friend and she has tattoos. I asked her about it and she told me her history surrounding them and it was more than a bit sad. Then I notice my SP friends don't really have tattoos. I knew an INFJ friend who got a tattoo too.

I would like to know if SJ's like having tattoos more than others.

And if you have tattoos would you explain the decision behind getting a tattoo and what tattoos mean to you?

 

[Patches]

I'm more into piercings than tattoos.

The permanent nature of tattoos scares me, and it makes me hesitant to get one. I have a drawing I did myself that I have wanted a tattoo of for 6 years. And when I finish Grad school I want to get a strand of DNA tattoo'd on myself. (Genetics major). But as of right now... No tattoos.

 

[2XtremeENFP]

my ISTJ doesnt like my tattoos, he doesnt understand tattoos. He finds them illogical and 'pointless'. Keeping in mind, his family members dont have tattoos, so that could be an influence, he wasn't always around people who have them. I asked him if he had to get one what would it be, he didnt like the hypothetical question, but he said he if had to, it would be something spiritual.

he also isnt into piercings either. again, not seeing a logical point, "Why do you have to express yourself in THAT way...?"

I wanted to get my belly button done, but he views it as 'slutty' hahaha sometimes his views crack me up

 

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I'm more into piercings than tattoos.

The permanent nature of tattoos scares me, and it makes me hesitant to get one. I have a drawing I did myself that I have wanted a tattoo of for 6 years. And when I finish Grad school I want to get a strand of DNA tattoo'd on myself. (Genetics major). But as of right now... No tattoos.

So wait there's a pattern, okay not enough for a pattern yet but.

Would SJ's be into piercings more often than tattoos or both, then SP's is my next thought.

 

[Andy]

I have neither tattoos nor piercings, nor would I ever want any. I would think IJs in general would be unlikely to have get such things. We are not prone to throwing ourselves into things with irreversible consequences, especially when they serve little purpose.

To be honest with you, I would have suspect that NPs and SPs are the types most likely to indulge in body modification, not the least.

 

[Zukram.]

I like tattoos, piercings not so much. One or two is enough though; i've never understood how some people can have almost their entire body covered in them.

 

[Chaotic Harmony]

I have three tattoos. I love them, but I made sure to get them in a place where I could easily cover them up. Nobody sees my tattoos unless I want them seen...Or unless I go swimming.

The only piercings I have are in my ears.... I don't take well to piercings though, they get infected really easily no matter how well I clean it and treat it.

 

[Calvinist777]

I hate tattoos and think they should be banned.

 

[Patches]

I hate tattoos and think they should be banned.

I can understand not wanting one yourself... But... Are you suggesting that they be made illegal? For what reason? Has a tattoo on another person ever caused you harm?

 

[Calvinist777]

I'm a prude and I think tattoos are immodest mutilations of one's body. I think they're just very distasteful , but I've kinda got a draconian mindset.

 

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I'm a prude and I think tattoos are immodest mutilations of one's body.

Well, who has the time for modesty these days anyway.

 

[Such Irony]

I think SJs are probably less into tattoos than other types. SJs tend to be more conservative and professional appearance wise.

 

[Chaotic Harmony]

I think SJs are probably less into tattoos than other types. SJs tend to be more conservative and professional appearance wise.

Hence why my tattoos are not visible during working hours.

 

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I think SJs are probably less into tattoos than other types. SJs tend to be more conservative and professional appearance wise.

Wah, I dunno. I would of thought its more like expressing the history on their body? Its like my ISTJ friend she did it to signify certain things in her life so she puts them there as a value statement, nothing too fancy or noticeable like extreme.

This mightn't be true for SJ's in general. And While I understand the conservative and such, there are extremes too I guess. Then who is more inclined to enjoy getting tattoos? SP?

 

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Hence why my tattoos are not visible during working hours.

Its a personal choice I see and during working hours wouldn't be noticeable much I'd gather. What was the decision behind your tattoos?

 

[Chaotic Harmony]

Its a personal choice I see and during working hours wouldn't be noticeable much I'd gather. What was the decision behind your tattoos?

I've had three cats that really meant a lot to me over my lifetime. I have one tattoo for each of them. Lower neck (it's covered easily by a t-shirt), and one on each shoulder blade.

 

[nolla]

I know an SJ who uses tattoos to remind her of some periods of her life. I don't know if it means that she took them originally with that idea or if that's what she says now. Couple of SPs took tattoes, but I don't really know if they have much other meaning than decoration. At least they haven't mentioned.

I am quite sure I wouldn't take a tattoo, since if I would it would have to be something important, like a statement, but I doubt that I will think that strongly about anything. It seems like a big decision to have it there always.

 

[OrangeAppled]

If we're stereotyping, I'd say it's an SP thing. As an NP, tattoos are waaaay too permanent, and I foresee not liking it in the future very easily. Too much commitment (I have other reasons also, like respecting the body, just not my style, etc).

Unfortunately, some SPs don't make decisions with a lot of forethought. My ESFP sister hates tattoos and she still managed to get one. Why? Because the guy offered to give her a free tattoo valued at $300 and it sounded like such a deal in the moment.

I actually DO see a lot of SJs with tattoos. They are pretty accepted in the mainstream now, and it seems some SJs see it as a way to commemorate something. It does seem they may be more prudent in deciding where to place them, recognizing there are some situations in which their tattoo can make a negative impression.

 

[nolla]

Unfortunately, some SPs don't make decisions with a lot of forethought. My ESFP sister hates tattoos and she still managed to get one. Why? Because the guy offered to give her a free tattoo valued at $300 and it sounded like such a deal in the moment.

Well, a good deal is a good deal, no matter how you slice it...

 

[skylights]

i would've guessed it as a more stereotypical SP thing too, though in truth a J is probably much better at making a long-term decision like getting a tattoo.

i personally have a discreet back tattoo, and part of its significance for me is that i was able to make a decision about something permanent. long-term decisions generally freak me out and i suck at them, so my tattoo isn't even just about the design, but about the decision itself too. i still waver in how i feel about it on a week-to-week basis but overall i'm very happy about it.

anyway, my mom's an ESFJ and she will admire well-done tattoos on others, but i don't believe she would ever get one herself.

I'm a prude and I think tattoos are immodest mutilations of one's body. I think they're just very distasteful , but I've kinda got a draconian mindset.

hey, at least you're honest about it.