Do tattoos make people look down on you?

Attitudes vary by region. In developed countries like the US, Europe and Japan, tattoos are common - about a third of American adults have one - and mainstream society largely accepts them; politicians, doctors and office workers with tattoos are normal and nobody looks down on them. But conservative fields like banking, law, aviation and some service jobs still restrict visible tattoos, and Japanese onsens often ban them. The Middle East and Latin America, where religious conservatism runs stronger, take a harsher view. In China, public-sector and SOE jobs still carry an unspoken stigma. Takeaway: it's not about being looked down on - it's about how tolerant each industry and culture is of visible ink, so assess your career environment before getting a prominent tattoo.