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  There’s a BIG difference between asking “Hey, did you happen to get your tattoos around here?” And “What’s that supposed be? Why’d you get that?” 
  I’m heavily tattooed and have no problem telling people what artists I got tattooed by. Hell, I’ll whip out Instagram. I don’t want to tell you why I chose what I did, or what they mean. If asked, I usually lie and say “No reason. They don’t mean anything.” Because, ultimately, in the grand scheme of things, they don’t matter.
  Edit: Adding to my original comment, the reason people are offended is because asking the meaning of a tattoo is a very personal question, and it’s rude to ask personal questions of strangers. It’s not pretentious, it’s how society works. My tattoos are for me. They help me feel connected to my self. They’re just none of your (or anyone’s) business.
context: I've never had anyone get mad when I complimented or inquired about their tattoos.I've only received happy responses. >
  
  you may not be a creepy dude then lol >
  
  Fr it sounds like homeboy "complimented" someone and they got offended >
  
  "nice tats" at a loud club >
  
  But she hears “tatas”. Then slaps you >
  
  I don't mind questions about them, what I mind is mfs touching me. >
  
  Well yeah. No one should be touching anyone without consent >
  
  I don’t mind at all when people ask about my tattoos. I’ve basically got art out on display and people get curious. The only time I’ve had an issue is when a stranger started touching my chest tattoo while asking questions about it, or when people ask what the tattoo means/why I got it and aren’t satisfied with “I just thought it looked nice.” as an answer. Everyone expects me to have some super deep meaning behind my tattoos but it’s really no deeper than I like elephants so I got an elephant tattoo. >
  
  I always phrase it as 'may I see your art?' to try to indicate I'm not being creepy or going to be judgy about the tattoo itself. And maybe ask a general, open ended question about the significance. I never ever touch people, ew, who does that? And always thank them and say how beautiful or awesome it is. >
  
  You’re the kind of person I don’t mind asking about my tattoos then! I don’t even mind people asking me about the significance. I just hate the, “If you don’t want to tell me that’s fine, just say that” or the “Oooh you’re gonna regret it eventually if they have no meaning” when I say it’s no deeper than I liked it so I got it haha. But I’ll take that over the awkward tattoo rub down any day >
  
  judging from your post history, i’m gonna guess you thought it would be cute to pester a girl about her tattoos and she didn’t reply to you in the way you thought she “should” and now you’re upset. >
  
  I would never ask a girl about a tattoo because they've already put out into the world that it's a grave offense. >
  
  What >
  
  girls already told him not to ask. or the internet did. idk >
  
  As long as you don't touch me and aren't an asshole that tells me I am going to regret it I don't care. 
  I get complimented, say thank you and answer questions (usually who I went to/how long it took etc)... I do find it rude when people ask me how much it cost but I just tell them because it took six months (sleeve) I don't remember the total cost. Not gonna be a jerk to them, they don't mean to be rude. >
  
  Yeah, I agree there. Unwanted touching in any context is lame as fuck. >
  
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  They probably just don’t want to talk to you >
  
  Y'all are silly lmao. I didn't ask someone about their tats and ran with my tail between my legs to reddit when they didn't want to talk about it with me. I don't ask people about their tattoos but I still see them post that same pretentious attitude about how they don't want to talk about their tattoos >
  
  Everyone has the right to privacy. If someone doesn't want to talk to you about something, then they don't have to