Should a Gentleman Have Tattoos?

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 History of tattoos
2:36 David Beckham
4:06 James Bond
5:42 Perceptions of tattoos
6:19 Professional implications
7:47 Most/least gentlemanly tattoos
9:29 Your turn

[DawidssZ]

In Poland striking tattoos are still associated with criminals and the plebs

[henrybutler]

Tattoos are so common now, it seems like everyone has one. If you want to be cool, unique and not like everyone else. Then DON'T get a tattoo 😂

[LordDuncanOfGlencoe]

Can a lady be a lady with tattoos?
I am a man with tattoos, and absolutely consider myself a Gentleman. I smoke cigars, drink fine wines, live a very nice life. However none of this makes me a Gentleman. I’m a Gentleman because of how I conduct myself, how I feel about myself and how I make those around me feel. Another outstanding video btw……keep them coming.

[smackroscoe]

A more than fair perspective. Don’t be a sheep, don’t follow trends. Be your own Man.

[SprSonik]

Being a gentleman is about how you carry yourself and how you treat other people. What you wear (clothing, accessories, or on your skin) has nothing to do with the quality/quantity of your integrity or character. I got my 1st tattoo 36 years ago. I will be getting my 10th early next year. I am well educated, have a great job, treat everyone with respect, raised my kids to treat people with respect, and went with both of them and paid for their first tattoos. Tattoos are simply a personal preference, and by themselves are no way indicative of anything beyond that.

[PXGetRipped]

Tattoos used to be counter-culture, now its counter-culture to not have any.

[SaschaStradtmann]

When I was a kid, I was taught that tattoos are for sailors and criminals, only. I have remained true to this rule.

[maxn.]

When I was a captain in the Marines, officers were not permitted to have any visible tattoos. It goes against the ideal of an officer and a gentlemen.

[MuscleControlCenter]

i have never seen a body part on any human that i thought would look better if there was some random green picture, symbol or word on it. not once.

[JesusDiaz-shjv]

- Tattoos -
THEY REMIND ME OF SOME OF THE WALLS UNDER THE FREEWAY BRIDGE DOWNTOWN.

[joewauters]

Bond is covert government agent; I feel this character archetype would avoid any distinguishing marks

[scottg]

This is a very balanced and thoughtful take on the subject. I have none, but at times have wondered (not very seriously) about getting one that's discrete and tasteful....but nothing ever came to mind that I'd feel passionate enough about. I think this consensus view that if you get one, make sure it's not always going to be obvious is good advice.

[andyw]

Lady viewer here, what a great concept for a channel, well done. Bring back the gentleman and also let’s turn the tide on tatts.

[DavidHowes-qo]

It’s like having the same picture on the wall forever. I’d get bored of it very quickly.

[TheLegendaryDoc]

Yes, you get more female attention if you have tattoos.
But by women whose attention you wouldn‘t want.

[marceib]

I'm removing my tattoos this thursday. I only have 2 since I was 18( I'm 31 now). Nothing against tattoos, I just feel that having them doesn't represent who I am now

[kyproset]

Not for me. The only way to improve the human body is by working out.

[timarinkin]

As a businessman I still can't take someone with a bunch of tattoos seriously. Feels like a grown ass man has nothing more important to do then to think about all this pictures and do them . Also it usually looks cheap and not classy indeed

[corgiowner]

I work in the medical field. So many older patients told me they wish they hadn’t gotten them. There is also the mistaken belief that a tattoo can be removed with laser therapy. They only lighten them.

[cerdic]

No. I would not really consider Beckham to be a 'classic gentleman'. Being a gentleman is not only about how you dress, but also your aura, manners, modesty, education, etc.