I found this article interesting and informative. I have never been to a tattoo shop but I shared the same concerns as mentioned in this article--One it being permanent, pain, sanitary issues and the talent of the artist. Using "juicing" to make people feel relaxed and by other artists complementing how nice the tattoo looks makes perfect business sense. The art of getting customers to come back is important knowing that the tattoo does come with pain--not soo enjoyable. A big reason for their success is the ability to talk to all kinds of people and making them feel confortable and understood. I ENJOYED learning that the tattoo artists had their own lingo by using "flirt juicing" and bad cop/good cop roles and used original designs when tattooing.
I found this article to be a little boring. I have never gotten a tatoo but I feel that the information presented was common knowledge. I do not think I learned much from reading this article, except a few interesting anecdotes. I also did not know that tattoo artists scout potential clients in public places such as bars. I found it interesting that they would give out their cards, even though they would not remember the girl the next day. It does help their business, though. Personally, I agree with the section that outlines why people are not usually 100% sure about getting a tattoo. They are permanent and last forever.
I really enjoyed reading this article. I have assumptions about tattoo artists and what goes on in a tattoo shops, but after reading this my assumptions cleared up. I found the "juicing" technique brilliant. Not only does this relax the person but helps the tattoo business as well by others sharing positive comments about the artists. The fear behind getting a tattoo is usually what drives people away. So the relationship is important. The "tattoo juicing" is also a smart idea in comforting the client. This involves one of the guys going up to a tattoo station and commenting on the clients tattoo. This can help take the uncomfortable pain away and help the person feel more at ease. It is very important to build that relationship with the client before they come into the shop and these guys do that perfectly. Getting a chance to observe artists in a tattoo shop would be a fascinating experience. It is very true when people say do not judge a book by its cover, because that book can be pretty interesting.
Reading this article didn't really make me want to get a tattoo just because the people in the shop were friendly, but wanted to get a tattoo just because before reading this article i wanted one. So i would say this article did not have an impact on my judge about people who work in tattoo shops or even have tattoos on their body. This article to me was in a way biased mainly by the person who was telling the story and how he in a way wanted a tattoo but was afraid to get one because of the rumors they heard. In the end, I don't think this article really do any cause for anyone like making a change in a person to go out and get a tattoo.
I found this article very interesting, especially since after reading this, I realized in hindsight, that they definitely used the "juicing" technique on me. The artists really did make a nerve-racking situation(especially for your first tattoo)seem much less of a big deal, and used a lot of laid-back terms and compliments to get you thinking you have made the right decision. It is a very smart strategy, and the do have to learn to be "chameleons" if they want to relate to all of their clients. I now know however, not to really trust them if I get another tattoo and they tell me "that shit is tight" lol
I enjoyed reading this article a lot. A few years ago I was certain that I would never get a tattoo because of their permanency and I was skeptical of the image a tattoo would portray to other people in the social or professional realm. When my best friend suddenly left this world in a car accident I didn't know how to handle or cope with this lost friendship and soon enough I made the decision that I wanted to get a tattoo to remember him by. My parents laughed at the idea at first saying "no way are you getting permanent ink put on your body". They, as well as I, knew that I was making a decision driven by emotion but I didn't care and finally after a year of persistence I had convinced them and I drove up to NC when I was 17 to visit some tattoo parlors to find one I was comfortable with. The first one I walked in I was greeted with such a welcoming and comforting atmosphere. I was just looking around and pricing things that day and the artist I talked with was very helpful and gave me his cell phone number and told me if I had any questions I could just text him. I think just that in itself gave me a since of comfort because it was like I was dealing with someone on a personal basis who cared about my comfort and satisfaction. I left that shop and didn't even bother visiting any of the other 5 on my list and the next week I was back up there getting tatted up. Reading this article almost makes me want to get another one....ahhhh!
I thought this article was very interesting because I have considered getting a tattoo myself. When the tattoo artists were talking about juicing, I had never heard of that before so it kind of shocked me. But on the other hand, it is good business sense. I can also relate to some of the concerns that people who have never had tattoos have concerning sanitation and the permancy of tattoos. If you did go to a tattoo shop and got a tattoo in conditions that were not sanitary, you could get a wierd disease or infection. Because of that, I feel that it is very important to do your research on the best rated tattoo parlors in your area before getting a tattoo to avoid the likelihood of getting an infection. It is also somewhat intimidating to think that this piece of artwork will be on your body for the rest of your life. One of the reasons that I personally have not yet gotten a tattoo is because I can not decide what I want on my body forever. Although you can go through a procedure to get a tattoo removed, it is very expensive. That's why I believe you should think carefully before you get a tattoo.
I found this article really interesting. While, I do not have a tattoo I have been to a tattoo parlor with a friend (for moral support!). Going in it was kind of nerve racking but once we got in we were immediately “juiced”. At the time I obviously didn’t realize this was happening but in hindsight everyone was so nice. I thought the comments in the article make a lot of sense. As they deal with so many people they really do have to be “chameleon” to be able to “juice” everyone.
I have never been to a tattoo parlor so this was very interesting to me. I felt like the artists were lying to their customers in a way. What if the tattoo really didn't look good? Would they still tell the customer it looked good? I know their goal is to make money, but I feel it is wrong not to give legitimacy to the customers' concerns. I never really think about professions having their own dialect and it was interesting to learn about this one. I wonder if it is called "juicing" in all shops, or if that is only relative to this particular shop. I thought that is was cool that the artists could be "chameleons".
I really enjoyed this article as it related very closely as to what really goes on within a tattoo parlor. Over those with tattoos who receive constant criticism for their choices, it is a work of art! Individuality at its best. While the use of certain slang/sayings is true, I personally have not heard the word "juicing" before. However, you do see the constant feedback from one artist to the next regarding their work or who could do this for this price. One thing that is a little discouraging is the fact that another artist would lie by saying that something looks good when in reality it may be flawed. Tattoo artists deal with so many people on a day to day basis in most cases, so you have to make good of what you have. Its not like they could erase the mistake and start over.....unfortunately its not that simple.
I found this article to be quite interesting. Before I read this passage, I had no idea that there was such things as "juicing" when it came to tattoo shops. It was very intriguing in the passage how the people who work at the tattoo shops make it a point to make the customer feel absolutely comfortable when they are getting a tattoo, including the six different things that the tattoo artist look out for when dealing with a customer. It was also very interesting how the tattoo artists explained that they are like "chameleons" and can fit in and comfortably get along with all different kinds of people that they encounter.
I do tattoos for a living, and I found a lot of the article to be a bit ambitious and exaggerated, at least as it relates to my work. This article could have just as easily been written about a group of used-car salesmen or insurance salesmen. The "juicing" is a simple sales pitch and isn't really remarkable, at least not to me. We do everything that we can to make the customer comfortable, of course, but we don't say "oh, it adds a sense of proportion" if we mess up on a piece. I suspect that the tattoo artists were blowing things slightly out of proportion because they knew something was being written about them.
I found this article interesting, but as well as Matt I thought it was a bit overdone. I enjoyed the depth of research into the six systematic areas and the exposition into tattoo culture, or culture within culture. I also like that the researcher immersed himself into a subculture within his own country and culture, proving that an anthropologist, or anyone else, does not have to leave their native country or region to experience and learn from other styles of life. Although I think some of the research findings are a little blown up and cannot be applied universally I appreciated the in detail reporting of how this specific show really operates, even if it is exposing of some of the darker sides of tattoo culture.
I found this article interesting and informative. I have never been to a tattoo shop but I shared the same concerns as mentioned in this article--One it being permanent, pain, sanitary issues and the talent of the artist. Using "juicing" to make people feel relaxed and by other artists complementing how nice the tattoo looks makes perfect business sense. The art of getting customers to come back is important knowing that the tattoo does come with pain--not soo enjoyable. A big reason for their success is the ability to talk to all kinds of people and making them feel confortable and understood. I ENJOYED learning that the tattoo artists had their own lingo by using "flirt juicing" and bad cop/good cop roles and used original designs when tattooing.
ReplyDeleteI found this article to be a little boring. I have never gotten a tatoo but I feel that the information presented was common knowledge. I do not think I learned much from reading this article, except a few interesting anecdotes. I also did not know that tattoo artists scout potential clients in public places such as bars. I found it interesting that they would give out their cards, even though they would not remember the girl the next day. It does help their business, though. Personally, I agree with the section that outlines why people are not usually 100% sure about getting a tattoo. They are permanent and last forever.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this article. I have assumptions about tattoo artists and what goes on in a tattoo shops, but after reading this my assumptions cleared up. I found the "juicing" technique brilliant. Not only does this relax the person but helps the tattoo business as well by others sharing positive comments about the artists. The fear behind getting a tattoo is usually what drives people away. So the relationship is important. The "tattoo juicing" is also a smart idea in comforting the client. This involves one of the guys going up to a tattoo station and commenting on the clients tattoo. This can help take the uncomfortable pain away and help the person feel more at ease. It is very important to build that relationship with the client before they come into the shop and these guys do that perfectly. Getting a chance to observe artists in a tattoo shop would be a fascinating experience. It is very true when people say do not judge a book by its cover, because that book can be pretty interesting.
ReplyDeleteReading this article didn't really make me want to get a tattoo just because the people in the shop were friendly, but wanted to get a tattoo just because before reading this article i wanted one. So i would say this article did not have an impact on my judge about people who work in tattoo shops or even have tattoos on their body. This article to me was in a way biased mainly by the person who was telling the story and how he in a way wanted a tattoo but was afraid to get one because of the rumors they heard. In the end, I don't think this article really do any cause for anyone like making a change in a person to go out and get a tattoo.
ReplyDeleteI found this article very interesting, especially since after reading this, I realized in hindsight, that they definitely used the "juicing" technique on me. The artists really did make a nerve-racking situation(especially for your first tattoo)seem much less of a big deal, and used a lot of laid-back terms and compliments to get you thinking you have made the right decision. It is a very smart strategy, and the do have to learn to be "chameleons" if they want to relate to all of their clients. I now know however, not to really trust them if I get another tattoo and they tell me "that shit is tight" lol
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this article a lot. A few years ago I was certain that I would never get a tattoo because of their permanency and I was skeptical of the image a tattoo would portray to other people in the social or professional realm. When my best friend suddenly left this world in a car accident I didn't know how to handle or cope with this lost friendship and soon enough I made the decision that I wanted to get a tattoo to remember him by. My parents laughed at the idea at first saying "no way are you getting permanent ink put on your body". They, as well as I, knew that I was making a decision driven by emotion but I didn't care and finally after a year of persistence I had convinced them and I drove up to NC when I was 17 to visit some tattoo parlors to find one I was comfortable with. The first one I walked in I was greeted with such a welcoming and comforting atmosphere. I was just looking around and pricing things that day and the artist I talked with was very helpful and gave me his cell phone number and told me if I had any questions I could just text him. I think just that in itself gave me a since of comfort because it was like I was dealing with someone on a personal basis who cared about my comfort and satisfaction. I left that shop and didn't even bother visiting any of the other 5 on my list and the next week I was back up there getting tatted up. Reading this article almost makes me want to get another one....ahhhh!
ReplyDeleteI thought this article was very interesting because I have considered getting a tattoo myself. When the tattoo artists were talking about juicing, I had never heard of that before so it kind of shocked me. But on the other hand, it is good business sense. I can also relate to some of the concerns that people who have never had tattoos have concerning sanitation and the permancy of tattoos. If you did go to a tattoo shop and got a tattoo in conditions that were not sanitary, you could get a wierd disease or infection. Because of that, I feel that it is very important to do your research on the best rated tattoo parlors in your area before getting a tattoo to avoid the likelihood of getting an infection. It is also somewhat intimidating to think that this piece of artwork will be on your body for the rest of your life. One of the reasons that I personally have not yet gotten a tattoo is because I can not decide what I want on my body forever. Although you can go through a procedure to get a tattoo removed, it is very expensive. That's why I believe you should think carefully before you get a tattoo.
ReplyDeleteI found this article really interesting. While, I do not have a tattoo I have been to a tattoo parlor with a friend (for moral support!). Going in it was kind of nerve racking but once we got in we were immediately “juiced”. At the time I obviously didn’t realize this was happening but in hindsight everyone was so nice. I thought the comments in the article make a lot of sense. As they deal with so many people they really do have to be “chameleon” to be able to “juice” everyone.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to a tattoo parlor so this was very interesting to me. I felt like the artists were lying to their customers in a way. What if the tattoo really didn't look good? Would they still tell the customer it looked good? I know their goal is to make money, but I feel it is wrong not to give legitimacy to the customers' concerns. I never really think about professions having their own dialect and it was interesting to learn about this one. I wonder if it is called "juicing" in all shops, or if that is only relative to this particular shop. I thought that is was cool that the artists could be "chameleons".
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this article as it related very closely as to what really goes on within a tattoo parlor. Over those with tattoos who receive constant criticism for their choices, it is a work of art! Individuality at its best. While the use of certain slang/sayings is true, I personally have not heard the word "juicing" before. However, you do see the constant feedback from one artist to the next regarding their work or who could do this for this price. One thing that is a little discouraging is the fact that another artist would lie by saying that something looks good when in reality it may be flawed. Tattoo artists deal with so many people on a day to day basis in most cases, so you have to make good of what you have. Its not like they could erase the mistake and start over.....unfortunately its not that simple.
ReplyDeleteI found this article to be quite interesting. Before I read this passage, I had no idea that there was such things as "juicing" when it came to tattoo shops. It was very intriguing in the passage how the people who work at the tattoo shops make it a point to make the customer feel absolutely comfortable when they are getting a tattoo, including the six different things that the tattoo artist look out for when dealing with a customer. It was also very interesting how the tattoo artists explained that they are like "chameleons" and can fit in and comfortably get along with all different kinds of people that they encounter.
ReplyDeleteI do tattoos for a living, and I found a lot of the article to be a bit ambitious and exaggerated, at least as it relates to my work. This article could have just as easily been written about a group of used-car salesmen or insurance salesmen. The "juicing" is a simple sales pitch and isn't really remarkable, at least not to me. We do everything that we can to make the customer comfortable, of course, but we don't say "oh, it adds a sense of proportion" if we mess up on a piece. I suspect that the tattoo artists were blowing things slightly out of proportion because they knew something was being written about them.
ReplyDeleteI found this article interesting, but as well as Matt I thought it was a bit overdone. I enjoyed the depth of research into the six systematic areas and the exposition into tattoo culture, or culture within culture. I also like that the researcher immersed himself into a subculture within his own country and culture, proving that an anthropologist, or anyone else, does not have to leave their native country or region to experience and learn from other styles of life. Although I think some of the research findings are a little blown up and cannot be applied universally I appreciated the in detail reporting of how this specific show really operates, even if it is exposing of some of the darker sides of tattoo culture.
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